• giving immediate advice to Members and masters;
  • keeping the P&I Club fully informed;
  • arranging surveys;
  • assisting with the release of a ship under arrest for a P&I-type incident, including, on occasions, the provision of security;
  • marine claims protection, advising on the defence of claims and on legal aspects of claims;
  • arranging local legal representation and advice;
  • negotiating with local interests such as cargo claimants, underwriters, customs and immigration officials, harbour and other authorities, in defending/protecting the Member’s position;
  • processing and repatriation of stowaways;
  • assisting with repatriation of seafarers;
  • arranging medical assistance;
  • arranging funerals;
  • representation in all categories of litigation, including criminal, civil, administrative, commercial cases and all legal matters, as well as special proceedings (declaration of sailors as dead) etc., as may be required by shipowing community.