The leading provider of FD&D (legal costs) cover and advisory services to the maritime industry. For maritime leaders by maritime leaders.
The largest defence club in the world
UK Defence Club provides cover to ship owners and operators for legal and other costs incurred in relation to disputes that are uninsured. With over 200 million of entered tonnage and more than 4,000 entered ships, the Club has an illustrious heritage, having been involved in many leading cases affecting the maritime industry over the last 135 plus years.
Covering a broad range of disputes
The UK Defence Club can assist Members in a wide variety of disputes including hire and re-delivery disputes, newbuilding disputes with shipyards, sale and purchase disputes, bunker contamination claims, disputes over the safety of ports or berths, slot charter disputes, oil major and other ship vetting disputes and disputes with agents, brokers or indeed other underwriters.
Services include:
- Focus solely on legal expenses cover for the maritime industry
- Assisting Members in amicable dispute resolution
- Expert control of legal costs and supplier management
- Wide-ranging general advice and assistance including in drafting charterparty clauses
- 40+ legally qualified staff worldwide, enabling us to solve over 70% of cases in-house