# Maritime law and insurance **URL:** https://www.queseas.com/c/shipping-law/23.md [Latest](https://www.queseas.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.queseas.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.queseas.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Maritime law and insurance category](https://www.queseas.com/t/about-the-maritime-law-and-insurance-category/100)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 0
Legal matters and updates --- ## [Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 – National Minimum Wage measures](https://www.queseas.com/t/seafarers-wages-act-2023-national-minimum-wage-measures/777)
**Author:** [@Pauline.Liadi](https://www.queseas.com/u/Pauline.Liadi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/seafarers-wages-act-2023-national-minimum-wage-measures/777 "2023-06-08T18:30:55Z")
The Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 was published in March 2023 as part of the UK Government’s nine-point plan to improve conditions for seafarers. This short briefing by WFW London sets out the purpose and mechanism of the l… --- ## [Difference between P&I and Hull & Machinery Insurance](https://www.queseas.com/t/difference-between-p-i-and-hull-machinery-insurance/659)
**Author:** [@Rosencratz](https://www.queseas.com/u/Rosencratz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/difference-between-p-i-and-hull-machinery-insurance/659 "2023-02-05T17:15:53Z")
Good evening, Could someone explain clearly the difference between P&I and Hull & Machinery Insurance? --- ## [The origins of insurance](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-origins-of-insurance/649)
**Author:** [@Rosencratz](https://www.queseas.com/u/Rosencratz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-origins-of-insurance/649 "2023-01-25T17:27:43Z")
Did you know that the concept of “insurance” has maritime roots? It goes back to the merchants and shipowners of Ancient Babylon … https://media.licdn.com/dms/document/C561FAQH2a\_aU-M8DoA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyze… --- ## [List of P&I clubs and insurance companies](https://www.queseas.com/t/list-of-p-i-clubs-and-insurance-companies/620)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/list-of-p-i-clubs-and-insurance-companies/620 "2022-12-28T19:58:26Z")
Hello Queseanians, Here is a list of P&I Clubs that meet the requirements of IMO Circular No.3464 which provides guidance for accepting “Blue Cards” or similar documentation from insurance companies for specified treati… --- ## [Climate Litigations](https://www.queseas.com/t/climate-litigations/563)
**Author:** [@Jeanne.Baret](https://www.queseas.com/u/Jeanne.Baret)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/climate-litigations/563 "2022-11-21T20:50:19Z")
Hello everyone, I have few questions around climate litigations. -What is a climate litigation? -How can it be triggered? -Who can proceed with a climate litigation? -What are the penalties? -How often do we see tho… --- ## [Fundamental books about maritime law](https://www.queseas.com/t/fundamental-books-about-maritime-law/402)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/fundamental-books-about-maritime-law/402 "2022-08-26T18:22:25Z")
What are some fundamental books for an engineer who wishes to understand the basic principles of maritime law? --- ## [London P&I Club's Guide on cargo holds and hatch covers of ships](https://www.queseas.com/t/london-p-i-clubs-guide-on-cargo-holds-and-hatch-covers-of-ships/298)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/london-p-i-clubs-guide-on-cargo-holds-and-hatch-covers-of-ships/298 "2022-07-16T16:21:31Z")
Good evening to all! In the link below you may read a useful and thorough guide on the maintenance and safe operation of cargo holds and hatch covers. --- ## [Main engine and diesel generators insurance claims](https://www.queseas.com/t/main-engine-and-diesel-generators-insurance-claims/296)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/main-engine-and-diesel-generators-insurance-claims/296 "2022-07-16T14:54:59Z")
What are the major insurance claims related to main engine and diesel generators damages on board of ships? --- ## [Electronic Signature Law](https://www.queseas.com/t/electronic-signature-law/99)
**Author:** [@Despina.Papaliou](https://www.queseas.com/u/Despina.Papaliou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/electronic-signature-law/99 "2022-07-06T12:02:11Z")
As a result of Covid-19, the use of e-signatures has become the new normal in legal proceedings. Should electronic signatures be used in in legally binding contacts in the shipping industry? --- ## [Closing meeting](https://www.queseas.com/t/closing-meeting/130)
**Author:** [@Pauline.Liadi](https://www.queseas.com/u/Pauline.Liadi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/closing-meeting/130 "2022-07-05T13:55:49Z")
What to expect at a ship sale and purchase closing meeting?