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Welcome to the UK Defence Club
The UK Defence Club is the leading and most influential provider of legal costs insurance to the maritime industry. In uncertain times, we give shipowners and operators the confidence that, if a dispute arises, they will have support for legal and related costs as well as in managing any litigation that arises.
The value of comprehensive legal costs insurance cannot be underestimated.
Latest Updates
2025/26 renewal arrangements and Member returns
Read our Circular on the 2025/26 renewal arrangements and Member returns.
FuelEU Maritime: At a glance
The introduction of FuelEU creates a new regulatory burden on shipowners and managers. In the first of our ‘At a Glance’ publications, we consider and answer some of the key questions arising in respect of FuelEU, its scope and application.
Unsafe Port Claims
While the classic definition of a ‘safe port’ has long been established, neither the clarity nor longevity of the legal definition means that unsafe port disputes are reducing in their number or complexity. The aim of this publication is to highlight some of the key aspects of the law on unsafe ports, with particular reference to the types of issues that may arise in the current commercial and political environment.
Bunkers: A Guide to Quality and Quantity Claims
The quality of bunker fuel continues to be a source of concern to shipowners and charterers. In this publication we set out some important procedures that should be adopted in order to reduce the chances of fuel-related engine damage and ship downtime and provide valuable evidence should a bunker quality claim occur.
Conflict - The impact on charterparties and issues for consideration
Risks of war and civil unrest impacting the shipping industry are nothing new, but today’s unstable political environment has recently brought these risks to the fore.
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