P&I Correspondence

With ocean going vessel trading into ports around the world, there are many occasions which require local assistance, P&I Clubs and Marine Underwriters find it necessary to have a network of representatives or Correspondents to assist their members when problems are encountered.

Correspondence Liaison between the Club/Underwriter and its member/Assureds

We are not just a post-box correspondent. We establish immediate communication link between the Club/Underwriter and its members/Assureds and ensure the communication to be integrate and confidential.

We keep our Principal fully informed of every development and closely monitor the quality of our work and then make careful recommendations based on our knowledge and experience. Survey/Investigation on Ships & Cargoes Unlike most P&I Correspondents, we are staffed by a well-balanced team of highly qualified marine surveyors, most of them are Captains with extensive sea-going experience. They are specialized from oil tankers inspections to general cargo surveys, in which some of them have expertise in dangerous cargoes, offshore surveys. Apart from our in-house surveyors, we also have an extensive network of marine surveyors to look after the following areas:

Damage to Ship (Tankers, Bulkers & Container Ships).
Hull & Machinery, Damage to Cargo (Liquid Cargo, Dry Cargo & Air Cargo).
Ships Collision.
Underwater survey.
Charterers Liability.
Stevedore damage

Investigation on Personal Injury Crew & Passengers Liability covered under P&I Policy. When personal injury occur, it is important as a Correspondent to act promptly & professionally to investigate the circumstances of the incident and obtain witness statement from the relevant parties. With a wealth of experience in handling personal injury cases combining our network of medical professionals, we trust we can carry out a thorough investigation into every case and provide professional recommendation to our clients.

Claims Handling Services/Loss Adjusting Services/ Defenses Services Our staff have long experience in cargo claims handling, several years of which is specialized in pursuing recoveries. They are able to adjust a claim, negotiate settlement on amicable basis and defend a claim on behalf of our Principal.

Advice on local law & legislation and maritime regulations with a wide network of legal representative in Hong Kong as well as in the Republic of China specializing in different areas, i.e. marine litigation / personal injury litigation, Ctek Marine is always able to provide our clients with up-to-date and expert advice on local law & regulations.

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