Overview
The UK P&I Club, founded in 1869 in London, is one of the oldest and largest International Group P&I clubs, covering about 250 million GT of owned tonnage across every major trade. It is managed by Thomas Miller, an independent third-party manager, and operates a wide international correspondent network with strong representation in Asia, North America, and Europe. The club publishes some of the most-cited claims and loss-prevention guidance in the industry.
Key facts
- Founded 1869, London
- ~250 M GT owned tonnage entered
- One of three largest International Group clubs
- Managed by Thomas Miller
- Active in every major shipping segment
Why it matters to seafarers
UK Club's MLC certificate, often the largest single number on the bridge wall, evidences financial security for crew claims under MLC 2006 Reg. 2.5 and 4.2. The club's UK Club correspondent app is the fastest way to find the local representative if you need help in a port the master doesn't routinely call.