An Introduction to P&I Clubs

Management


There are three basic types of marine insurance: Hull and Machinery, Cargo, and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance. This article is an overview of P&I and coverage concerns related to it. A P&I club is a mutual insurance association that provides risk pooling, information and representation for its members. Unlike a marine insurance company, which reports to its shareholders, a P&I club reports only to its members.

Maersk Gives its Seafarers Starlink Internet

Technology


Maersk Line adopts Starlink for fleet connectivity, offering high-speed internet to improve efficiency and communication for mariners. The positive trial results led Maersk to extend Starlink to all 330 owned vessels, enhancing onboard connectivity in an industry where basic connectivity remains a challenge. Starlink gains popularity in the maritime sector with key players like A.P. Moller-Maersk benefiting from seamless global connectivity.