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- [War Risk Cover - Red Sea, Gulf of Aden including Indian Ocean](https://themecogroup.co.uk/war-risk-cover-red-sea-gulf-of-aden-including-indian-ocean/) - Following recent attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Saudi Arabian Ports the reinsurance market has amended the Red Sea exclusion area that was first introduced on 20 February 2024. This impacts all P&I Insurers.
- [Deck Cargo, LOUs and Hire Deductions: Key Lessons from London Arbitration](https://themecogroup.co.uk/deck-cargo-lous-and-hire-deductions-key-lessons-from-london-arbitration/) - London Arbitration 11/26 is a useful recent reminder that charterers should exercise caution before making deductions from hire where a relevant performance issue may be connected with risks or operational measures which they have themselves requested or accepted.
- [Invalid NORs and the Limits of “Deemed Waiver”: Key Charterer Lessons from The Sebat](https://themecogroup.co.uk/invalid-nors-and-the-limits-of-deemed-waiver-key-charterer-lessons-from-the-sebat/) - The Commercial Court’s decision in Trans Trade RK SA v Sebat Shipping and Trading Company (The Sebat) is an important recent authority on notices of readiness (“NOR”), laytime and waiver.
- [Statement relating to The MECO Group DIFC Ltd](https://themecogroup.co.uk/statement-relating-to-the-meco-group-difc-ltd/) - This Q&A has been prepared for clients and other relevant parties who may have dealt with The MECO Group DIFC Ltd (“MECO DIFC”), which is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) under Firm Reference No. F005473.
- [Happy Aras: When “Negligence” Becomes “Incompetence” - A Charterer’s Defence Playbook on General Average](https://themecogroup.co.uk/happy-aras-when-negligence-becomes-incompetence-a-charterers-defence-playbook-on-general-average/) - The decision arising from the casualty onboard Happy Aras is a useful reminder that a General Average (GA) demand is not automatically payable simply because a GA adjustment is issued.
- [Iran and Persian / Arabian Gulf - War Risk Cover (Charterers)](https://themecogroup.co.uk/iran-and-persian-arabian-gulf-war-risk-cover-charterers/) - The ongoing military conflict involving Iran has coincided with attacks on port infrastructure and shipping in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Gulf, resulting in multiple vessels being damaged and the disruption of vessel traffic.
- [Iran and Persian / Arabian Gulf - War Risk Cover (Aurora)](https://themecogroup.co.uk/iran-and-persian-arabian-gulf-war-risk-cover-aurora/) - The ongoing military conflict involving Iran has coincided with attacks on port infrastructure and shipping in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Gulf, resulting in multiple vessels being damaged and the disruption of vessel traffic.
- [Skyros Maritime Corporation & Agios Minas Shipping Co v Hapag-Lloyd AG](https://themecogroup.co.uk/skyros-maritime-corporation-agios-minas-shipping-co-v-hapag-lloyd-ag/) - The Court of Appeal’s decision in Skyros Maritime Corporation & Agios Minas Shipping Co v Hapag-Lloyd AG is a significant development in English maritime law.
- [Sanctions Clauses and “Reasonable Judgement”](https://themecogroup.co.uk/sanctions-clauses-and-reasonable-judgement/) - In an evolving landscape for sanctions risks, the decision in Tonzip Maritime Ltd v 2Rivers Pte Ltd offers timely guidance on how sanctions clauses should be applied in practice - and how charterers can protect themselves when owners raise sanctions-related objections.
- [English Court Grants Freezing Injunction in Support of Arbitration](https://themecogroup.co.uk/english-court-grants-freezing-injunction-in-support-of-arbitration/) - In Universal Africa Lines BV v Knidos Shipping Corporation, the English Commercial Court has reaffirmed its readiness to grant interim relief in support of arbitration. This time with a freezing injunction.
- [Sino East Transportation Ltd v Grand Amazon Shipping Ltd](https://themecogroup.co.uk/sino-east-transportation-ltd-v-grand-amazon-shipping-ltd/) - The decision in Sino East Transportation Ltd v Grand Amazon Shipping Ltd [2025] EWHC 1990 (Comm) provides key guidance for Charterers on the scope of implied indemnities in time charterparties.
- [Owners in breach due to Master ceasing to follow Charterers’ recommended route](https://themecogroup.co.uk/owners-in-breach-due-to-master-ceasing-to-follow-charterers-recommended-route/) - A London arbitration tribunal was requested to consider whether the owners of the vessel were in breach of charterparty where the Master, on safety grounds, decided to cease following charterers’ ordered route.
- [The ICA 2025 Amendments](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-ica-2025-amendments/) - The International Group of P&I Clubs have recently issued a joint circular advising of a new update to The Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement (the “ICA”).
- [Markel to acquire The MECO Group](https://themecogroup.co.uk/markel-to-acquire-the-meco-group/) - The Shareholders of the MECO Group, have agreed to sell their shares to Markel International, part of the Markel Group Inc., a US listed global (re)insurance company (NYSE: MKL), headquartered in Richmond Virginia. The transaction will complete on receipt of all the necessary regulatory approvals for the change in control. At this stage we estimate that this should be before 30 June 2025.
- [BIMCO FuelEU Maritime Clause for Time Charter Parties 2024](https://themecogroup.co.uk/bimco-fueleu-maritime-clause-for-time-charter-parties-2024/) - From 1 January 2025, the new FuelEU Maritime Regulation (the “Regulation”) implemented by the European Commission sets requirements for vessels over 5,000 GT calling at ports in the EU. The Regulation seeks to strengthen climate commitments within the EU under the Paris Agreement forming part of the “Fit for 55” package, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) intensity used on board vessels.
- [Update | English High Court Judgement of Fimbank Plc -v- KCH](https://themecogroup.co.uk/update-english-high-court-judgement-of-fimbank-plc-v-kch/) - This is an update on the English High Court judgement of Fimbank Plc -v- KCH. The High Court decided that the one-year time bar under article III rule 6 of the Hague Visby Rules also applies to claims for cargo misdelivery.
- [JWC Amendment to Listed Areas](https://themecogroup.co.uk/jwc-amendment-to-listed-areas/) - The Joint War Committee (JWC) The Joint War Committee (JWC) of the IUA and the LMA have reviewed the summary of Listed Areas and an amendment has been made effective 25 April 2023. The full text of the current JWC Listed Areas Summary as at 25 April 2023 incorporating these changes is attached; the amendments
- [SIMON BRADLEY – TRANSMARINE MANAGER](https://themecogroup.co.uk/simon-bradley-transmarine-manager/) - We are delighted to announce that Simon Bradley has joined the MECO Group as Transmarine Manager and Class Underwriter.
- [THE “TAI PRIZE”: PERMISSION TO APPEAL REFUSED BY SUPREME COURT.](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-tai-prize-permission-to-appeal-refused-by-supreme-court/) - The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal in Priminds Shipping (HK) Co Ltd v Noble Chartering Inc (The “Tai Prize”) and affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal [2021] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 36.
- [MOJU RIVER IN PARA, NORTH OF BRAZIL – BARGE STRIKES BRIDGE](https://themecogroup.co.uk/moju-river-in-para-north-of-brazil-barge-strikes-bridge/) - On 6 April a pusher tug and barge collided with a bridge spanning the Moju River near Belem in Brazil. The bridge was badly damaged following the impact and its anticipated that it will take up to a year to repair.
- [New Court Judgment on The Application of The One Year Time Bar to Claims for Misdelivery of Cargo After Discharge](https://themecogroup.co.uk/new-court-judgment-on-the-application-of-the-one-year-time-bar-to-claims-for-misdelivery-of-cargo-after-discharge/) - Fimbank plc-v-KCH Shipping (2022)ECWH 2400 is an important judgment by the English Commercial High Court where it has been held for the first time that the one year time bar under article III rule 6 of the Hague Visby rules also applies to claims for cargo misdelivery after discharge.
- [The Maersk Klaipeda](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-maersk-klaipeda/) - The Maersk Klaipeda – when Shippers commit fraud and copper isn’t copper but concrete – is there a claim against the vessel owner?
- [MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd](https://themecogroup.co.uk/ms-amlin-marine-nv-v-king-trader-ltd/) - On 4-5 February 2019, the vessel “Solomon Trader” grounded in the Solomon Islands. Following the incident and on 25th March 2021, the Charterers went into insolvent liquidation.
- [New Maritime Law in the UAE](https://themecogroup.co.uk/new-maritime-law-in-the-uae/) - Over the last three decades the UAE has developed into a significant maritime cluster. Its strategic position between Asia and Europe and its developed infrastructure has attracted many shipping and trading companies to the region.
- [RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV](https://themecogroup.co.uk/rti-ltd-v-mur-shipping-bv/) - A recent unanimous decision in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18, the English Supreme Court has recently overturned an earlier Court of Appeal ruling, and restored a High Court judge’s decision that where there is contractual requirement to exercise reasonable endeavours to overcome a force majeure event, those provisions do not oblige the affected party to accept an offer of non-contractual performance.
- [“The Anna Dorothea” - Fastfreight Pte Ltd v Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-anna-dorothea-fastfreight-pte-ltd-v-bulk-trident-shipping-ltd/) - This case concerns an appeal under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and the proper construction of a bespoke ‘anti-deduction’ clause under a time charter.
- [Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea Territorial Exclusion Area](https://themecogroup.co.uk/indian-ocean-gulf-of-aden-and-southern-red-sea-territorial-exclusion-area/) - On 9 February 2024 the reinsurance market gave general notice of cancellation in respect of war risks that impacts the Northern Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea. The notice becomes active at midday GMT on 20 February 2024 and impacts the following area.
- [“The Afra Oak“ – Navigation v Employment](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-afra-oak-navigation-v-employment/) - The English High Court decision in the “Afra Oak” deals with the issue of whether Owners can rely on Article IV rule 2(a) of the Hague Rules as a Defence to a claim that Owners are in breach of the obligation to follow employment orders given by the Charterers.
- [Smart Gain Shipping Co Ltd and Langlois Enterprises Ltd - The Globe Danae](https://themecogroup.co.uk/smart-gain-shipping-co-ltd-and-langlois-enterprises-ltd-the-globe-danae/) - Where hull cleaning was “always” at charterers’ time and expense, charterers’ obligation to clean survived redelivery and owners were entitled to compensation at the hire rate.
- [Tribunal Awards Owners’ Damages for Loss of Repositioning Fixture and Ballast Voyage to Drydock Following Late Redelivery](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tribunal-awards-owners-damages-for-loss-of-repositioning-fixture-and-ballast-voyage-to-drydock-following-late-redelivery/) - The recent London Arbitration 1/23 reminds us that bespoke clauses incorporated in time charters may allow owners to recover damages over and above those established in The Achilleas, [2008] UKHL 48 (which is authority for charterer’s liability for damages being otherwise limited to the difference between the contractual rate of hire and the prevailing market
- [Cargo Shippers and Receivers Liability Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/cargo-shippers-and-receivers-liability-cover/) - Who is this cover designed for? This cover is designed for shippers, receivers, and traders who, when entering into a sales and purchase agreement for the import or export of their goods, may be exposed to certain risks and obligations of a maritime nature in relation to the ship that has been nominated for the
- [CHANGE IN SECURITY WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JANUARY 2023](https://themecogroup.co.uk/change-in-security-with-effect-from-1-january-2023/) - TRANSMARINE will be underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, a Munich Re subsidiary, with effect from 1 January 2023.
- [MSC Flaminia - Charterers not entitled to limit liability](https://themecogroup.co.uk/msc-flaminia-charterers-not-entitled-to-limit-liability/) - The Court of Appeal affirmed the High Court decision that charterers cannot limit liability in connection with claims brought by shipowners against charterers for losses suffered by the shipowners themselves.
- [Delay at port due to Fog: Does laytime run?](https://themecogroup.co.uk/delay-at-port-due-to-fog-does-laytime-run/) - We consider when weather conditions such as fog, and low-lying cloud, may interrupt or be considered as an exception to laytime.
- [WAR RISKS: THE UKRAINE SITUATION](https://themecogroup.co.uk/war-risks-the-ukraine-situation/) - The developing situation between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in the Joint War Committee (“JWC”) issuing its Circular JWLA-028 on 15 February 2022, adding Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of Asimov as a JWC Hull War, Piracy, Terrorism and Related Perils Listed Area. The JWC represents the interests of those underwriting marine hull war risks in the London insurance market.
- [Position in the Red Sea](https://themecogroup.co.uk/position-in-the-red-sea/) - We are regularly approached by clients with enquiries on matters associated with War and Terrorism and how this impacts charterparties, voyage orders and also the policy of insurance with the Club.
- [UPDATE ON LOW SULPHUR REGIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST](https://themecogroup.co.uk/update-on-low-sulphur-regime-in-the-middle-east/) - Our correspondents in Dubai have kindly passed us updates from the Maritime Authorities in the UAE and Bahrain following the implementation of the low sulphur regime on 1 January 2020. With thanks to GAC Dubai for this update.
- [MARPOL ANNEX VI](https://themecogroup.co.uk/marpol-annex-vi/) - The International Maritime Organisation held the 76th session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 76) from 10 to 17 of June 2021. This article focuses purely on the amendments made during MEPC 76 to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Annex VI (MARPOL Annex VI). MARPOL was originally established to
- [Pan Ocean Co Ltd v Daelim Corporation](https://themecogroup.co.uk/building-the-architecture-of-the-future-cities/) - Commercial Court supports Tribunal’s willingness to imply a term preventing charterers taking advantage of their own delays. This case involved a failed hold inspection.
- [BIMCO CII Clause for Voyage Charterers – The Key Points](https://themecogroup.co.uk/bimco-cii-clause-for-voyage-charterers-the-key-points/) - This new clause is aimed at helping the parties to cooperate to ensure the vessel complies with its obligations to reduce carbon emissions.
- [The MECO Group Regulatory Structure](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-meco-group-regulatory-structure/) - Earlier this year the MECO Group’s new European subsidiary, the MECO Group (EAA) GmbH, was granted a licence by BaFin, the German financial regulator, which effectively enables all the Group’s insurance brands to write risks based in EU Countries (EEA risks). This provides the Group with a permanent solution to the complex issues created by
- [Changes to Industry Standard Form Letters of Indemnity](https://themecogroup.co.uk/changes-to-industry-standard-form-letters-of-indemnity/) - A review has recently been conducted of the widely used P&I standard Letter of Indemnity wordings by a committee of IG Clubs and BIMCO.
- [JWC AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE 15 FEBRUARY 2022](https://themecogroup.co.uk/jwc-amendment-effective-15-february-2022/) - The Joint War Committee (JWC) of the IUA and the LMA have reviewed the summary of Listed Areas and an amendment has been made effective 15 February 2022.
- [JWC AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE 07 MARCH 2022](https://themecogroup.co.uk/jwc-amendment-effective-07-march-2022/) - The Joint War Committee (JWC) of the IUA and the LMA have reviewed the summary of Listed Areas and an amendment has been made effective 07 March 2022.
- [NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IN RESPECT OF WAR RISKS](https://themecogroup.co.uk/notice-of-cancellation-in-respect-of-war-risks/) - Circular to Assureds (no 001 2022) All parties directly underwriting insurance are ultimately reliant on the support of the global reinsurance treaty market (‘treaty market’).The treaty market has determined to impose certain exclusions regarding the current Russian ‘special operation’ in the Ukraine, which will come into effect at midnight on 31st December 2022, the common
- [EEXI AND CII – CUTTING CARBON EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS.](https://themecogroup.co.uk/eexi-and-cii-cutting-carbon-emissions-from-ships/) - 2023 sees the introduction of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations following amendments to MARPOL Annex VI.
- [BIMCO CII CLAUSE FOR TIME CHARTERS ADOPTED – IS IT IN CHARTERERS’ INTERESTS?](https://themecogroup.co.uk/bimco-cii-clause-for-time-charters-adopted-is-it-in-charterers-interests/) - As we reported earlier in the year, MARPOL introduced the Efficiency Design Index for Existing Ships (“EEXI”) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (“CII”) schemes. These schemes are aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of existing vessels. BIMCO introduced an EEXI Transition Clause at the end of last year and now they have published their CII Operations
- [THE THORCO LINEAGE, A CHANGE OF TUNE ON ECONOMIC DAMAGE TO GOODS UNDER THE HAGUE VISBY RULES](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-thorco-lineage-a-change-of-tune-on-economic-damage-to-goods-under-the-hague-visby-rules/) - This case concerns the meaning of “loss or damage to or in connection with the goods” under Article IV r5(a) of the HVR, which, unless the value of goods has been declared by the shipper and inserted into the bill of lading, limits the amount of loss to the higher of 666.67 SDR per package
- [MISDELIVERY CLAIM DISMISSED FOLLOWING LACK OF TITLE TO SUE](https://themecogroup.co.uk/misdelivery-claim-dismissed-following-lack-of-title-to-sue/) - A bill of lading serves three main functions: it is evidence of the terms of the contract of carriage, proof of receipt for the cargo loaded and a document of title. One exception is where a shipper is also the charterer, then a bill of lading is only a receipt in the hands of the charterer, unless the bill of lading is endorsed to a third party thereby gaining contractual status.
- [DEMURRAGE – THAT’S YOUR LOT! OWNERS GET BLISS – BUT THEN MISS.](https://themecogroup.co.uk/demurrage-thats-your-lot-owners-get-bliss-but-then-miss/) - The case centered on who, between Owners and Charterers, would bear a USD1 million cargo claim brought by receivers when their cargo of soya beans deteriorated aboard the vessel during a period of over a month while she was delayed by port congestion.
- [THE “MT STENA PRIMORSK”](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-mt-stena-primorsk/) - Although “fault” on the part of the vessel need not be actionable in order to stop the running of laytime or demurrage, this case reminds us that such fault is not necessarily easy for a charterer to demonstrate. Where safety is potentially at stake, the owners are likely to have considerable leeway.
- [THE “DIVINEGATE”](https://themecogroup.co.uk/the-divinegate/) - The High Court confirmed that the ‘good weather method’ is the conventional method for measuring speed and performance. The ‘good weather method’ involves establishing the vessel did not perform as it should during good weather and pro-rating the underperformance against the whole period under review. This is the conventional method for measuring speed and performance. This case also reminds us that the threshold for damages for wrongful arrest remains high.
- [AURORA P&I, MECO’S FIXED PREMIUM P&I FACILITY FOR OWNERS OF SMALL SHIPS](https://themecogroup.co.uk/aurora-pi-mecos-fixed-premium-pi-facility-for-owners-of-small-ships/) - We take this opportunity to provide an update following the launch of Aurora P&I, MECO’s P&I facility for Owners of small ships which we launched on 1 July 2022.
- [GENCON 2022 – A SIGNIFICANT RE-WRITE](https://themecogroup.co.uk/gencon-2022-a-significant-re-write/) - First developed in 1922, GENCON underwent its last revision in 1994. That version has since been the most widely used voyage charter party in the dry bulk sector on a worldwide basis, and BIMCO’s hope and expectation is that the new GENCON 2022 will now assume that role. While that remains to be seen, BIMCO’s aim has been to draft a new GENCON charter fit for the modern age – recasting a number of familiar clauses, and adding new ones (including several established BIMCO standard form clauses) aiming to reflect current operating standards and regulatory requirements and to avoid the need for parties to negotiate additional rider clauses on a case by case basis.
- [BIMCO ETSA CLAUSE FOR TIME CHARTER PARTIES 2022](https://themecogroup.co.uk/bimco-etsa-clause-for-time-charter-parties-2022/) - Following the EU Emissions Trading System (“EU ETS”) adopted by the European Union (“EU”), the EU is one step closer to achieving its goal of decarbonising the shipping industry.

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- [Aulay Zhou](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/aulay-zhou/) - Aulay Zhou Claims Executive Mengzhen joined the MECO Group in August 2016. He is a maritime law graduate from Dalian Maritime University, and postgraduate (LLM Maritime law) from Southampton University. Prior to joining us Mengzhen worked as a Chinese qualified lawyer for 2 years in a law firm, specialising in Maritime law Send a message
- [Wei Wang](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/wei-wang/) - Wei Wang Claims Executive Mengzhen joined the MECO Group in August 2016. He is a maritime law graduate from Dalian Maritime University, and postgraduate (LLM Maritime law) from Southampton University. Prior to joining us Mengzhen worked as a Chinese qualified lawyer for 2 years in a law firm, specialising in Maritime law Send a message
- [Mengzhen Yu](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/mengzhen-yu/) - Mengzhen Yu Claims Executive Mengzhen joined the MECO Group in August 2016. He is a maritime law graduate from Dalian Maritime University, and postgraduate (LLM Maritime law) from Southampton University. Prior to joining us Mengzhen worked as a Chinese qualified lawyer for 2 years in a law firm, specialising in Maritime law Send a message
- [Trading Certificates](https://themecogroup.co.uk/trading-certificates/) - Ship Search TRADING CERTIFICATES Enter the vessel name or IMO number (if applicable) to see whether MECO have issued trading certificates for an insured vessel. Loading... For queries contact info@themecogroup.co.uk
- [Monique Siley](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/monique-siley/) - Monique Siley Dynamics 365 Specialist Having worked in the IT industry for over 10 years, Monique joined the MECO Group in January 2022 as a Dynamics 365 Specialist. With vast knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform Technologies, Dynamics 365, Power Automate and Power BI, Monique is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the MECO Group's
- [Jared Glasson](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/jared-glasson/) - Jared Glasson Data Analyst Jared joined the Meco Group from school in 2018, initially working within Finance but as time progressed the senior members of the organisation recognised that his strong IT and Data management skills would be better served if he transferred to be the Data Analyst for the company. In his current role
- [Lee Oliver](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/lee-oliver/) - Lee Oliver Head Of IT Having worked in the IT industry for over 25 years, Lee joined the MECO Group in June 2020 as Head of IT and is primarily based in the London office. Lee has overall responsibility for the IT function of the business across all the brands across all regions and offices
- [Manjit Takhtar](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/manjit-takhtar/) - Manjit Takhtar Chief Financial Officer (Designate) Manjit joined The MECO Group in July 2020, having qualified in 2002 is a fellow of the Chartered Certified Accountants. Since leaving Audit in 2008, he has held several senior positions in the insurance industry where in addition to managing the financial function and strategy he has been actively
- [Marta de Leon](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/marta-de-leon/) - Marta de Leon Claims Executive Marta joined the MECO Group in 1997 and is a qualified Spanish lawyer. She read Shipping Law at The University of South Wales, Cardiff where she obtained an LLM. Marta is a member of the claims team working across all of the Group’s insurance brands. Marta has an interest in
- [Capt. Kavinit Uberoi](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/capt-kavinit-uberoi/) - Capt. Kavinit Uberoi Regional Underwriter - MENA and India Kavinit is the deputy Regional Manager for the Middle East and India. As an ex-Master, latterly on-board tankers, he has solid contemporary experience of practical shipping issues and life on-board. His main focus is to co-ordinate the day-to-day marketing and distribution of the Group’s brands to
- [Harrison Ruby](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/harrison-ruby/) - Harrison Ruby Assistant Underwriter Harrison began his insurance career when he joined the MECO Group in 2019. Located in the London office, his day-to-day responsibilities as an Assistant Underwriter, include providing support to the Transmarine underwriting team in servicing existing accounts and quoting on new business. He plays an important role in promoting the Transmarine
- [Mark Esdale](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/mark-esdale/) - Mark Esdale Underwriter - Liability Mark has over two decades experience working in the European P&I small craft market. Mark has worked for leading P&I Insurer's through his career including 8 years with Aurora's predessor. Following a year pursuing other career opportunities Mark returned to MECO in September 2022 to work in the underwriting team
- [Mark Thompson-Royds](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/mark-thompson-royds/) - Mark Thompson-Royds Underwriter - Liability Mark is an Underwriter. He works on the Charterers P&I Club and Aurora brands day to day supporting clients in India, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. Mark’s day to day roles include quoting new business and managing day to day Underwriting queries and renewals in his territories. Mark is
- [Carlos Vazquez](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/carlos-vazquez/) - Carlos Vazquez General Counsel Carlos first joined the MECO Group as a claims handler in 1993 having qualified as an English solicitor. From 2005 to 2007 Carlos worked for other companies involved in shipping, including a major Spanish Energy firm, where he gained valuable expertise as an Insurance buyer. Carlos started consulting with the MECO
- [Lachlan Morison](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/lachlan-morison/) - Lachlan Morison Senior Underwriter - Liability Lachlan started his career in insurance with the Meco Group back in 2001. After a couple of years he moved on to try his hand at property insurance and then owners P&I insurance before returning back to the MECO Group in 2008. Lachlan is the Underwriting Manager across all
- [Edward Turner](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/edward-turner/) - EDWARD TURNER GLOBAL CLAIMS DIRECTOR Ed joined the MECO Group in October 2010. Prior to that he had been a Partner in a shipping and trade law firm and spent some 18 years in private practice with three firms of London Solicitors. Ed is responsible for the day to day management of the Group's claim
- [Tomas Ling](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/tomas-ling/) - Tomas Ling Claims Executive Tomas joined the MECO Group in 2015 as a Claims Executive. Tomas studied English Literature at university and then taught English for several years in Italy before qualifying as an English Solicitor. He trained at a leading shipping law firm in the City and on qualification worked for two and half
- [Rohima Begum](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/rohima-begum/) - Rohima Begum Finance Assistant Rohima joined the MECO group in October 2022 and is AAT Qualified. Rohima’s day to day responsibilities include the credit control of Aurora and various other account related queries. Outside of work Rohima loves to spend time with her 3 children, husband and extended family. Send a message Contact Rohima Presently
- [James Carter](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/james-carter/) - James Carter Finance Assistant James joined the MECO group in September 2021 and is studying towards his AAT accountancy qualification. James’ day to day responsibilities include the credit control of Aurora, issuing commission statements, and various other accounts related queries. Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. Send a
- [Simon Bradley](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/simon-bradley/) - Simon Bradley Head of Transmarine Underwriting Simon previously had the role of Transmarine Class Underwriter where he developed the Class II and Class III products. He left the MECO Group in 2003 to follow a career in the travel sector working with a specialist tour operator within the expedition cruise vessel market. Now back at
- [Debra Keeler](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/debra-keeler/) - Debra Keeler Underwriting Assistant Debra joined The MECO Group in 2023 after working in the education sector, prior to that Debra worked in London for over 15 years as an Executive Assistant in the accounting industry. Debra’s main tasks include providing administrative support to the MECO team and its clients. Send a message Contact Debra
- [Razvan Filimon](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/razvan-filimon/) - Razvan Filimon Junior IT Support Raz began his career in IT in 2022 and joined The MECO Group as a Junior IT Support in July 2023. His primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive support to the IT team to help them achieve their goals. He is passionate about new technologies and continuously adapt to emerging
- [Chris Keene](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/chris-keene/) - Chris Keene Compliance Chris has been associated with The MECO Group since 2008, providing compliance services. Prior to joining he was a Senior Manager at Moore Stephens Chartered Accountants (after leaving the Financial Services Authority), where he assisted insurance clients with regulatory matters. He enjoys most water-based activities, particularly sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking in the
- [Tony Halliwell](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/tony-halliwell/) - Tony Halliwell Claims Executive Tony joined the MECO Group in 2023 as a Claims Executive. Previously Tony was head of shipping for a Dubai based dry commodity trading and tanker owning company and has over 25 years’ experience in chartering having worked for Owners, Charterers and Brokers. Tony qualified as an English solicitor at a
- [Guides](https://themecogroup.co.uk/guides/) - Guides Download PDF guides Charterers P&I Club Bunker Claims A guide highlighting some key issues that charterers should consider. Download Unsafe Port Berth Claims A guide to exposure, risk and claims management around unsafe port and/or birth claims. Download Letter of Indemnity and Releasing Cargo A guide on procedures around bills of lading and letters
- [Correspondents](https://themecogroup.co.uk/correspondents/) - Search CORRESPONDENTS The MECO Group maintains a list of Commercial and Legal Correspondents in most ports, who are able to assist the our claims staff with investigations, surveyors, lawyers and other experts on behalf of Assureds. Loading... For queries contact info@themecogroup.co.uk
- [Brands](https://themecogroup.co.uk/brands/) - Operating since 1986 we offer Charterers Liability and FD&D Insurance to companies that charter ships. We marry the ethos of service and support with competitive premiums and outstanding financial security. Discover More Aurora P&I is a fixed premium facility, managed by MECO Group, trading as Aurora Managers, offering P&I cover for owners of small ships
- [Sarah Oliffe](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/sarah-oliffe/) - Sarah Oliffe Underwriting - Liability Sarah joined Aurora in October 2016 after working in Spain for 3 years running a holiday rental company. Prior to that she worked in the Insurance industry for 25 years in various roles including 15 years at 2 major International P&I Clubs within the Underwriting Department. Send a message Contact
- [Chris Else](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/chris-else/) - Chris Else Chief Executive Officer Having worked for Ship operators in both Germany and Denmark, Christopher joined the MECO Group in 1986. In his 30 years with the Group Christopher has been instrumental in overseeing key strategic developments including the creation of the Groups current MGA platform and promoting the global presence of the Group
- [Charterers Latest](https://themecogroup.co.uk/brands/charterers/charterers-latest/) - Menu About Security Cover Defence Insurance Liability Insurance Claims Latest Contact Latest News Articles, Circulars and E-Bulletins on general issues that impact the Chartering Market. Filter by All CircularsNews All CircularsNews Author MECO Published on: March 2, 2026 Tags AuroraCirculars Iran and Persian / Arabian Gulf – War Risk Cover (Aurora) The ongoing military conflict
- [Charterers Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/brands/charterers/charterers-cover/) - Menu About Security Cover Defence Insurance Liability Insurance Claims Latest Contact The Charterers P&I Club was set up in 1986 in response to a strong demand from the worldwide chartering community for a P&I Club exclusively for time and voyage charterers and traders. Liability Insurance Cover Charterers P&I Club Defence Cover Charterers P&I Club
- [Joe Salem](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/joe-salem/) - Joe Salem Senior Claims Associate Joe joined MECO at the beginning of 2019. After qualifying as a barrister he worked for an International Group P&I Club in London and Hong Kong dealing with P&I and FD&D matters. Joe also spent some time in the Caribbean working for legal consultants investigating and advising on maritime casualties
- [Lauraine Goddard](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/lauraine-goddard/) - Lauraine Goddard Receptionist Lauraine joined the MECO Group in 1989. She has remained the familiar face and friendly voice of the company in her role of receptionist since joining the MECO Group and also assists the accounts department with the daily invoicing of claims payments. Send a message Contact Lauraine Presently based in the London
- [Mona Al Bukai](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/mona-al-bukai/) - Mona Al Bukai Claims Executive Mona is a qualified lawyer and she has a postgraduate diploma in Commercial & Maritime law and a LLM in Maritime law from the World Maritime University, Sweden. Prior to joining the MECO Group in Dubai Mona worked as a maritime lawyer in several shipping and trading companies in the
- [Danni Gao](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/danni-gao/) - Danni Gao Claims Executive Danni joined the MECO Group in June 2013. She is a graduate of Shanghai Maritime University and gained her LLM in Maritime Law from the University of Bristol. Danni has completed a number of internships and worked as a legal assistant for a law firm in Shanghai. Send a message Contact
- [Baiqiu Guan](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/baiqiu-guan/) - Baiqiu Guan Claims Executive Baiqiu joined the MECO Group as a claim executive in August 2012. She was educated at Dalian Maritime University gaining a double degree in Maritime law and Logistic Management. She is a Chinese qualified lawyer and previously worked in private practice in China, specialising in the Maritime law industry. Send a
- [Mark Kmelisch](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/mark-kmelisch/) - Mark Kmelisch Claims Executive Mark is a qualified South African lawyer and prior to joining MECO worked in practice in South Africa, for another P&I facility in Europe and most recently as Risk Manager at a Shipowner in Dubai. Mark works within the Dubai claims team providing guidance and support to the Group’s clients in
- [Maria Luisa Rivera](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/maria-luisa-rivera/) - Maria Luisa Rivera Claims Executive Maria Luisa is a Spanish qualified lawyer and joined the MECO Group in 2011. Maria Luisa gained an LLM in Maritime Law at the University of Southampton, from which she graduated with merits. She specialised in Marine Insurance, The Carriage of Goods by Sea, International Trade and Admiralty Law. Send
- [Mark Morgan](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/mark-morgan/) - Mark Morgan Claims Executive Mark is a qualified South African lawyer, worked in practice in South Africa, and prior to joining The MECO Group worked for an international shipping company. He obtained his LLM in Shipping Law at The University of Cape Town. Mark works within the London claims team providing guidance and claims support
- [Ashley Xu](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/ashley-xu/) - Ashley Xu Director Manager Shanghai Ashley joined the MECO Group in 2011 as a claims executive. She is a qualified Chinese lawyer and has a Master’s degree in maritime law from University College London. Ashley previously worked in private practice and for an insurance company in China. Ashley has day to day responsibility for management
- [Franky George](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/franky-george/) - Franky George Claims Manager Dubai Franky is a qualified Indian lawyer and UK solicitor, and a postgraduate of City University, London. Prior to joining the MECO Group in 2015 she worked for an Owners P&I facility and before that was in private practice. Franky also assists with in-house corporate legal work and the commercial development
- [Karishma Malam](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/karishma-malam/) - Karishma Malam Assistant Underwriter - Liability Karishma worked with Aurora in 2014, after graduating from University of Portsmouth in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She then branched out into HR within the financial services sector. Having missed her team incredibly, she rejoined in 2018 as an Underwriting Assistant. Send a message Contact Karishma Presently based in
- [Priya Patel](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/priya-patel/) - Priya Patel Finance Manager Priya re-joined the Meco group in March 2019. Her undergraduate studies were in Finance, Accounting and Management at the Nottingham University Business school. Her day to day role comprises of various aspects of finance on the Aurora ranging from credit control, liaising directly with brokers to resolve any queries, preparing commission
- [Claire Partridge](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/claire-partridge/) - Claire Partridge Office Manager Claire joined MECO in 1998, progressing through the ranks to become an integral part of the team that runs the London office on a day to day business. Working closely with the Lee Wilson and Hasan Kinli she helps ensures that the Finance department and the office all run smoothly. Send
- [Lee Wilson](https://themecogroup.co.uk/about/team/lee-wilson/) - Lee Wilson Chief Operating Officer Lee is a Chartered Accountant who joined the MECO Group in 2001. Lee has day to day responsibility for the operation of the Company’s London hub, which is the Group’s fiscal HQ and where the Group’s regulated insurance activities are controlled. Lee has played a key role in the operational
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## Portfolios

- [Owners' P&I](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-owners-pi/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [European Inland Waterways](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-european-inland-waterways/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Cruise and Passenger Vessels](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/transmarine-cruise-and-passenger-vessels/) - This cover has been designed specifically for the needs of operators of cruise ships and passenger vessels.
- [Cargo and Specialist Vessels](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/transmarine-cargo-and-specialist-vessels/) - To complement the cover that is provided by The Charterers Club, we are able to offer assureds SOL cover where this is required, usually in relation to a deviation from the contract of carriage.
- [Terminal Operators Liability Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/meco-marine-terminal-operators-liability-cover/) - Our Terminal Operators Insurance is a Lloyd’s of London policy with an A+ Standard and Poor’s rating. We can provide this cover to existing clients of The Charterers Club who may own or lease a loading or discharge facility usually to handle their own cargo.
- [Freight At Risk](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/meco-marine-freight-at-risk/) - We are able to provide an additional cover in respect of freight at risk to assureds of The Charterers Club.
- [Bunkers](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/meco-marine-bunkers/) - We are able to provide an additional cover in respect of lost bunkers to assureds of The Charterers Club.
- [Shipowners Liability (“SOL”) Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/meco-marine-shipowners-liability-sol-cover/) - To complement the cover that is provided by The Charterers Club, we are able to offer assureds SOL cover where this is required, usually in relation to a deviation from the contract of carriage.
- [Cargo Shippers and Receivers Liability](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/meco-marine-cargo-shippers-and-receivers-liability-cover/) - We have noticed a trend over recent years that sale and purchase contracts for commodities are becoming more complicated.
- [Defence Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/the-charterers-pi-club-defence-cover/) - FD&D insurance covers a charterer in respect of legal costs and expenses in relation to pursuing or defending claims arising from contractual disputes.
- [Liability Insurance Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/the-charterers-pi-club-liability-insurance/) - FD&D insurance covers a charterer in respect of legal costs and expenses in relation to pursuing or defending claims arising from contractual disputes.
- [Defence Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-defence-cover/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Specialist Operations](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-specialist-operation/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Contractual Extension Liabilities](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-contractual-extension-liabilities/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Salvors’ liabilities](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-salvors-liabilities/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Excess P&I War Risks](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-excess-pi-war-risks/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Yachts P&I](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-yachts-pi/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.
- [Stand-by Crew](https://themecogroup.co.uk/products/aurora-stand-by-crew/) - Aurora provides Owners P&I cover, which is a comprehensive insurance policy covering certain third-party liabilities of owners and operators in the small ships’ market.

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- [Laytime](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/laytime/)
- [Liability](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/liability/)
- [Clause](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/clause/)
- [War](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/war/)
- [Liability Cover](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/liability-cover/)
- [Tribunal](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/tribunal/)
- [Owners’ Damages](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/owners-damages/)
- [Late Redelivery](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/late-redelivery/)
- [Repositioning Fixture](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/repositioning-fixture/)
- [The Globe Danae](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/the-globe-danae/)
- [Navigation](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/navigation/)
- [Employment](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/employment/)
- [English High Court](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/english-high-court/)
- [Anti-deduction clause](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/anti-deduction-clause/)
- [Time charter](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/time-charter/)
- [Maritime Law](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/maritime-law/)
- [Fraud](https://themecogroup.co.uk/tag/fraud/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Charterers P&I Club](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/charterers/)
- [Transmarine](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/transmarine/)
- [Aurora P&I](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/aurora/)
- [MECO Marine](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/meco-marine/)
- [Aurora P&I Products](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/aurora-products/)
- [Charterers Products](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/charterers-products/)
- [MECO Marine Products](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/meco-marine-products/)
- [Transmarine Products](https://themecogroup.co.uk/portfolio-category/transmarine-products/)