LLOYD’S SALVAGE ARBITRATION BRANCHSCOPIC COMMITTEECONSOLIDATED GUIDANCE NOTESON
THE ROLE OF
THE SPECIAL CASUALTY REPRESENTATIVE (SCR)

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Casualty Representative (SCR)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 2
2 APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SCR PANEL ........................... 2
3 ELIGIBILITY TO REMAIN ON THE SCR PANEL .................................................... 2
4 REPORTING TO LLOYD’S SALVAGE ARBITRATION BRANCH .......................... 3
5 APPOINTMENT OF AN SCR ................................................................................... 3
6 THE SCR’S ROLE .................................................................................................... 4
7 SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SCR ..................................................... 5
8 THE SCR’S DEMOBILISATION ............................................................................... 6
9 THE USE OF THE TERMS “SCOPIC RATES” AND “SCR” IN NON
LOF-SCOPIC MATTERS ......................................................................................... 6
10 THE SCOPE OF SCOPIC EXPENSES .................................................................... 6
11 THE SCR’S FINAL SALVAGE REPORT ................................................................. 7
12 ADDITIONAL SCR’S REPORTING MATTERS ....................................................... 9
13 DISSENTING REPORTS.......................................................................................... 9
14 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 10

APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Pro Forma Letter of Appointment of SCR
Appendix 2 Salvage Master’s Daily Salvage Report
Appendix 3 Daily Costs Schedule
Appendix 4 Pro Forma SCR Final Salvage Report
Appendix 5

Form: Application to Join The Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative(SCR) Panel.

Appendix 6

Form: Re-application to Join The Lloyd’s Special Casualty
Representative (SCR) Panel.

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INTRODUCTION

This Document sets out the role and responsibilities of the Special Casualty
Representative (SCR). It is based on the guidance notes and digests that have been
published since the creation of the role of SCR as part of the SCOPIC clause.
This document does not supersede or replace the SCOPIC Clause or any of its
appendices with particular reference to SCOPIC Appendix B.
The custodian of this Document is the Secretary of the SCOPIC Committee. Any
proposals for amendments or additions to this document should be passed to thecustodian for action.
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APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SCR PANEL

Appointment to the SCR Panel will be for a maximum term of three years
commencing on 1st January of the year after the application is approved. Individuals
may be reappointed for any number of consecutive three-year terms at the discretionof the SCOPIC Committee.
Applications and reapplications for appointment to the SCR Panel shall be submitted
to the SCOPIC Committee no later than 30th September in any given year in orderfor the application to be considered in time for successful applicants to join the panel
on 1st January the following year.
Applications and reapplications for appointment to the SCR Panel must be madeusing the appropriate form1 and must be supported by the following documents:
i.
ii.
iii.

References in the approved format
Evidence of current Professional Indemnity insurance with a minimum coverlevel of US$250,000 (or other currency equivalent)
A copy of a current IMO Seaman’s Medical Certificate, for example theUnited Kingdom UK ENG1 certificate or its equivalent, or an equivalent
Offshore Medical Certificate

Further guidance on the application and reapplication process is contained in therespective form’s Introductory Notes.
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ELIGIBILITY TO REMAIN ON THE SCR PANEL

Once appointed to the SCR Panel, it is a requirement for all SCRs to maintain valid
Professional Indemnity Insurance and valid Seaman’s/Offshore Medical Certification
for the duration of their membership of the SCR Panel. Copies of replacement
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Application to Join The Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel / Re-application to Join The
Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel – See Appendices.

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insurance/medical certificates shall be provided to Lloyd’s Salvage Arbitration
Branch (SAB) no later than 30 days after the expiry of outdated certificates.
At the beginning of each calendar year, SCRs must confirm to Lloyd’s that they wish
to continue as a Member of the SCR Panel, and that they consider themselves to be
fully capable of carrying out the role of an SCR.
Specifically, SCRs must confirm in writing to the Lloyd’s SAB by no later than 31st
January each year that:

They are not in the full-time employment of, or an exclusive consultant to,
any company or organisation that could become a party to a Lloyd’s Open
Form Salvage Agreement or the insurers of such parties.



They have insurance and medical certificates in place in line with paragraph(2.3)

Any temporary or permanent change in circumstances that affects an individual
SCR’s eligibility to remain on the SCR Panel should be reported to Lloyd’s SAB
without delay.
SCRs should be aware that any failure to comply with these requirements in a timely
manner may result in their removal from the SCR Panel.
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REPORTING TO LLOYD’S SAB

SCRs are to complete and return to Lloyd’s SAB the Qualifications and Experience
Form issued by Lloyd’s. This will enable Lloyd’s to provide assistance to parties
seeking to select an SCR by publishing this data in a standardised format in the
SCOPIC section of the Lloyd’s SAB website.
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APPOINTMENT OF AN SCR

When a salvage case with SCOPIC invoked requires the appointment of an SCR,
the SCR must be appointed from the SCR Panel. The SCR is normally appointed by
the P&I Club on behalf of the owners of the vessel.
If, within the last 24 months of the date of the casualty appointment, the SCR has
been employed (either full-time, part-time or on a consultancy basis) by any of thecontracting parties, then this should be declared immediately in order that therequisite independence of the SCR can be considered and verified.
The SCR should receive a Standard Letter of Appointment from the P&I Club. If
there is no appointment letter, the salvor, or their Salvage Master, may provide the
SCR with a copy of the Standard Letter of Appointment in order to ensure common
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SCR they should, for completeness, produce their own copy and send it to theirinstructing party, usually the P&I Club.
A copy of the Standard Letter of Appointment pro forma is appended to these
Guidance Notes. (Appendix 1).
An SCR is expected to be aboard the casualty vessel throughout the service unlessthere is a particular period of inactivity, or the operational circumstances make that
impossible and the parties agree, or those instructing the SCR agree, that theirinvolvement may be reduced to a “visiting” status. The objective is for the SCR to be
fully conversant with the operation and conditions; to be available to consult with theSalvage Master and to be able to comment and assist as necessary. It is expectedthat the SCR will be aboard during any major salvage activity or event such as a
refloating. The absence of the SCR should not in any way delay or restrict salvage
operations.
It is recognised that in some circumstances a replacement SCR may become
necessary (see SCOPIC Appendix B clause 6). Any replacement must be from the
SCR Panel. An SCR has no power or authority to delegate their job and if the SCR
wishes to be relieved they must advise all parties and it will be the owners of thevessel, or their P&I Club’s, responsibility to appoint a replacement.
The SCR shall exercise reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or damage totheir property while on site. Neither Lloyd’s, the SCOPIC Committee or thoseinterested in the ship, its cargo, bunkers or stores or their insurers nor the salvor canaccept any liability in respect of such injury, damage or loss however caused (with orwithout the negligence or gross negligence of any party). If any liability does arise orif the SCR suffers any injury, damage or loss the SCR should bear in mind that it istheir responsibility. The SCR is on site at their own risk.
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THE SCR’S ROLE

Whilst appointed by or on behalf of the owners of the vessel, the SCR at all times
represents all salved interests. The SCR must remain independent and must act inthe overall interest of the salvage operation. The success of the SCOPIC/SCR
system is based, in large part, on the SCRs representing an independent, unbiased
viewpoint uninfluenced by whoever may have appointed them.
The following extracts from Appendix B to the SCOPIC Clause make clear therequirement:
2. The primary duty of the SCR shall be the same as the Contractor, namely to use [their] best
endeavours to assist in the salvage of the vessel and the property thereon and in so doing
to prevent and minimise damage to the environment.
3. The Salvage Master shall at all times remain in overall charge of the operation, make all
final decisions as to what [they] think is best and remain responsible for the operation.

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4. The SCR shall be entitled to be kept informed by or on behalf of the Salvage Master or (ifnone) the principal contractor’s representative on site. The Salvage Master shall consult with
the SCR during the operation if circumstances allow and the SCR, once on site, shall beentitled to offer the Salvage Master advice.

The SCR has a duty to report, observe and consult with the Salvage Master and toendorse and circulate the Salvage Master’s Daily Salvage Reports to interested
parties (see SCOPIC, Appendix B, paragraph 5(c)(i) and (ii)). If the SCR is in
disagreement they may issue a Dissenting Report (see Section 13 of these notes).
Likewise, the SCR should also endorse and circulate the Final Salvage Report tointerested parties (see Section 11 of these Notes and SCOPIC, Appendix B,
paragraphs 5(e)).
The SCR must not try to direct the salvage operation and has no power to direct theSalvage Master to employ more or less resources in the salvage operation and thesedecisions must remain at the Salvage Master’s discretion.
The SCR similarly cannot bind the owners of ship or cargo to any particular course ofaction. The SCR can at any time directly contact any of the interested parties
provided all other salved interests are copied into the correspondence or discussion.
The SCR must not be requested by any party, nor volunteer themselves, to provide
expert opinion either during the operation or subsequently which would undermine
the independence of the role.
SCRs will be fairly remunerated for their work. The rate will be set by the SCOPIC
Committee in accordance with its obligations under clause 1(e) of SCOPIC Appendix
B or SCRs will negotiate their rate of remuneration directly with the party appointing
them on a case by case basis.
Unless alternative arrangements have been agreed or in the absence of unusual
circumstances a SCR may look to the instructing owners P&I Club for full payment of
SCR remuneration in the first instance.
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SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SCR

Any Special Representatives have the right to be informed of all material facts
concerning the salvage operation as the circumstances reasonably allow (SCOPIC,
Appendix C, paragraph 2). A Special Representative is on board solely toinvestigate, monitor, ascertain and report on issues relevant to the salvage operationand the assessment of the salvage award to be made under Article 13 of theSalvage Convention 1989 or SCOPIC remuneration.
The SCR shall co-operate with the Special Representatives and together with theowners of the vessel and the salvor, shall allow the Special Representatives to have“full access to the vessel to observe the salvage operation and to inspect such of the5Consolidated Guidance Notes on the Role of the SCR

ship’s documents as are relevant to the salvage operation”. (SCOPIC, Appendix C,
paragraph 1).
The SCR must provide any Special Representative with the Salvage Master’s Daily
Salvage Reports and any of their own Dissenting Reports as soon as possible after
they receive or issue them or when the Special Representative is appointed,
whichever is the later (SCOPIC, Appendix C, paragraph 3).
The Special Representative should communicate with the Salvage Master throughthe SCR. This does not prevent the Salvage Master engaging directly with theSpecial Representatives should they wish to do so.
It is not the SCR’s function to monitor the conduct of the Special Representative. If
the SCR has any concerns about the Special Representative’s conduct, they may
notify all parties and it is for the owners of the vessel to decide what action should betaken.
THE SCR’S DEMOBILISATION

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The timing of the SCR’s demobilisation from site should be assessed on a case-bycase basis. In circumstances where, following termination of the salvage services,the demobilisation of the salvor’s equipment is an extensive operation, there may be
merit in the SCR remaining on site until that equipment demobilisation issubstantially completed.
THE USE OF THE TERMS “SCOPIC RATES” AND “SCR” IN NON LOFSCOPIC MATTERS

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In order to avoid confusion and misunderstandings, SCRs should not use SCOPIC
terms in non-LOF cases. In particular, they should only describe themselves as an“SCR” when acting in that specific capacity otherwise they should describe
themselves as “a member of the Lloyd’s SCR Panel”.
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THE SCOPE OF SCOPIC EXPENSES

Appendix A to SCOPIC sets out categories of items and personnel that are accepted
as legitimate SCOPIC expenses. The Appendix A list is not exhaustive and it will be
acceptable for the salvor and their Salvage Master and the SCR to agree theeligibility and rate for other items that are required but not listed in Appendix A.
The following categories of expenditure are not considered to be eligible SCOPIC
expenses, unless agreed in advance between the SCR and Salvage Master in
special circumstances, and should therefore be excluded from SCOPIC cost sheets:Media advisors
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Salvor’s legal expenses



Salvor’s insurance expenses except Charterers' Liability Insurance
Premiums, which shall be allowed for hired-in vessels when reasonably
incurred specifically on a case-by-case basis and when they are not part ofthe salvor’s normal operating overheads



Salvor’s warehouse expenses (personnel, equipment, equipment repairs)

Salvor’s equipment and repair expenses after demobilisation from site

The 25% fixed bonus allowed for under SCOPIC should be applied when calculating
the cost of portable salvage equipment that is lost or destroyed during the course ofsalvage services. Therefore, the maximum recovery for such an item is:
The replacement Cost x 2.5 x 1.25
Portable salvage equipment reasonably mobilised but not in use will attract theStand-By rate of 50% full tariff rate plus bonus, whether hired-in or not, (SCOPIC
Appendix A(f)). Hired-in equipment not in use should be de-mobilised andredelivered to its supplier whereupon no stand-by rate should apply. In the event
such equipment is subject to a minimum hire period and that minimum hire period
and other contract terms are reasonable, the salvor shall be entitled to remuneration
for the balance minimum hire period without reduction, plus bonus. Thereafter thehired-in equipment will be subject to the 50% stand-by rate plus bonus until
demobilised.
The costs of storing salved cargo are likely to be an eligible SCOPIC expense but
this will depend on the circumstances of the case and thus should be considered ona case-by-case basis.
It is the SCR’s duty to obtain sufficient information from the Salvage Master, theMaster of the vessel and others to enable the calculation SCOPIC remuneration fromthe commencement of the salvage services, not just from the date on which SCOPIC
was invoked. This facilitates the assessment of any applicable discount to be madefrom the Salvage Convention 1989 Article 13 Salvage Award pursuant to Clause 7 of
the SCOPIC clause. The salvor and the vessel’s Master and owners must cooperate with the SCR in this exercise and, in particular, should provide the SCR withcopies of all Daily Salvage Reports from the commencement of the services, copiesof the Deck Logs of the tugs and other craft involved in the operation as well as thecasualty itself and any other documents which the SCR may reasonably require forthis purpose.
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THE SCR’S FINAL SALVAGE REPORT

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Consolidated Guidance Notes on the Role of the SCRSCOPIC, Appendix B, paragraph 5(e), requires that as soon as is reasonably
possible after the salvage services terminate (and no later than one month aftertermination) the SCR shall issue a report known as the SCR’s Final Salvage Report.
This Report must set out:The facts and circumstances of the casualty and the salvage operation
insofar as they are known to the SCR.

The tugs, personnel and equipment used by the salvor in providing theservices.

A calculation of the SCOPIC remuneration to which the salvor may beentitled.

The content of the SCR’s Final Report must be limited to the facts andcircumstances of the casualty and operation. It must not introduce personal opinionor speculation about, for example, the causes of the incident.
Where the liability to pay a Salvage Convention 1989 Article 13 Salvage Awardmight arise, the Final Salvage Report should also include the SCR’s calculation of
the SCOPIC remuneration from the commencement of the services. A liability to pay
an Article 13 award might arise whenever value remains in the salved property on
the termination of the salvage services.
If the parties cannot agree the calculation of SCOPIC remuneration in any particularcase, the SCR should issue the Final Report omitting the disputed item or items andwith a note pointing out the unresolved items. One or both parties may apply to the
Arbitrator for a decision on such a point.
A proforma SCR’s Final Salvage Report is at Appendix 4.
If information from the Salvor, their sub-contractors or others is delaying productionof the SCR’s Final Salvage Report the SCR should produce an Interim Salvage
Report while awaiting this information stating:

Such information in the SCOPIC Clause Appendix B paragraph 5(e) as
available

That it is only an interim reportWhat information is awaited and approximately how much it represents infinancial terms.

The Final or Interim Salvage Report must be sent to Lloyd’s, the owners of thevessel, property insurers, liability insurers and the salvor.

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ADDITIONAL SCR’S REPORTING MATTERS

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If any party to the Lloyd’s Open Form asks an SCR to amplify their Daily, Interim or
Final Reports, or to attend a meeting, or to give a further statement relating to thesalvage operations, the SCR should do their best to assist but in so doing they mustensure that:13

Any additional written reports or statements are given to all parties to the
LOF.

That in the event of a personal meeting with one of the salved interests
relating to the evidence, they must ensure that all parties to the LOF aregiven the opportunity to have a similar personal meeting.

That any further evidence is limited to facts relating to the operation or thecircumstances and as reported at the time of the services without hindsight.

That before undertaking any additional reporting, discussions or meetings,
agreement is reached between the parties as to the payment of the SCR’s
resulting fees and expenses for that additional reporting.
DISSENTING REPORTS

The Salvage Master should be encouraged to submit their Daily Salvage Report in
the form of Appendix 2 and the SCR should complete and append a Costs Schedulein the form of Appendix 3 to each Daily Salvage Report.
The salvor’s Daily Salvage Report must be endorsed by the SCR each day. If the
SCR disapproves of the way the salvage operation is being conducted or of theamount of personnel or equipment being used they should inform the Salvage
Master in writing as soon as possible. If the SCR is not satisfied with the Salvage
Master’s Daily Salvage Report the SCR must publish a dissenting report (seeSCOPIC, Appendix B, Paragraph 5(c)(iii)).
Any Dissenting Report must be in writing and must deal only with issues of fact. It
must be issued to the Salvage Master and the other parties mentioned in SCOPIC,
Appendix B, paragraph 5(c)(iii) by the quickest method reasonably available. Thisfacilitates rapid, on site, resolution of disagreements and avoids the potential for the
additional cost that can occur if issues are taken up later on.
It is essential that any SCR’s disagreement with the Salvage Master or the Daily
Salvage Report is properly recorded and communicated at the time. Raising adisagreement for the first time within the SCR Final Report is inappropriate and to be
avoided. A failure to contemporaneously record disagreements will make it moredifficult to raise points of disagreement later if there is any dispute.

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If the SCR arrives on site after the operation has started and therefore was notpresent during the mobilisation period, the SCR must make a full enquiry as to what
has occurred before they arrived. If they are in disagreement with any part of it, theymust make a dissenting report as quickly as is reasonably possible. Such a
dissenting report must not be left until after the services have been completed.
Similarly, any dissenting report relating to the demobilisation of personnel andequipment must be made as soon as the SCR is aware of the facts.
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COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

This Procedure applies only to Complaints raised by a salvor in respect of an SCR,
or by an SCR concerning a salvor.
Any complaint should be made in writing and transmitted by email, fax or letter to theSecretary of the SCOPIC Committee. A copy must also be sent to the current SCR’s
Representative. The Secretary of the SCOPIC Committee will send a copy of thecomplaint to the subject of the complaint inviting a response. Any response will besent to the complainant who will be given the opportunity to respond to any new
points raised. If there is a further response this will also be sent to the subject of thecomplaint and thereafter the documents will be placed before the Committee who will
decide what action, if any, should be taken.
The Committee will have complete discretion as to what it should do. It may make adecision on the information before it, or it may decide to call the parties before one or
all of the Committee in order to amplify or clarify the complaint or answer it. The
Committee may request further information or documentation.
If either party is requested to attend before the Committee, or any one appointed by
the Committee, both parties will be given an opportunity to attend, or failingattendance, to be interviewed by video link. If further amplification or clarification isneeded from either party, both parties will be kept advised of both the request andthe response and be given an opportunity to respond to any additional new point.
The Committee’s decision will be final unless it decides an SCR should be either
suspended or removed from the SCR Panel in which event the SCR, should they sowish, will be entitled to attend before the Committee, or such other body as theCommittee may delegate, to make verbal representations, or to make such
representations via video link. The decision of the Committee after such
representations shall be final

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APPENDIX 1 - Pro Forma Letter of Appointment of SCR

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APPENDIX 1
Pro-Forma Letter of Appointment of SCR

To be addressed;To: The SCR
Cc: The Salvor
The Owners/Master
Lloyd's
Dear
Vessel:MV . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .

LOF dated:……………… at ……………… LMT/GMT

SCOPIC Invoked:……………… at ……………… LMT/GMT

We hereby confirm your appointment by the owners of the subject vessel as
Special Casualty Representative (SCR) in accordance with Clause 12 of the
SCOPIC Clause annexed to the subject LOF with SCOPIC invoked.
If, within the last 24 months of the date of this appointment, you have been
employed (either full-time, part-time or on a consultancy basis) by any of thecontracting parties involved in the casualty, then this should be declared
immediately in order that your requisite independence can be considered andverified.
We would be grateful if you would make your way to the casualty s it e with all
possible speed and notify the vessel Master and Salvage Master of your arrival on
site.
Detailed guidance on the operation of SCOPIC and the duties of an SCR are set
out in the Consolidated Guidance Notes:
The SCOPIC Clause and its three Appendices
The Code of Practice between the International Salvage Union and theInternational Group of P & I Clubs
The Code of Practice between the International Group of P & I Clubs andLondon Property Underwriters

Particular attention is drawn to the SCR’s obligation in respect of the Salvor’s Daily
Salvage Report and, if appropriate, the SCR’s Dissenting Report.
Links to the current version of each of the above documents is available on the
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APPENDIX 1
Pro-Forma Letter of Appointment of SCR

http://www.lloyds.com/the-market/tools-and-resources/lloyds-agency-department/salvagearbitration-branch/scopic

You are to ensure that you are fully familiar with the contents of the above
documents and you are further to ensure that you comply with the requirements andguidance included in the documents. If you are in any doubt as to any aspect ofyour duties or are unable to comply with the requirements and guidance forwhatever reason then you are to advise us immediately.
For the avoidance of doubt we wish to emphasise that, although appointed by theowners you are representing all salved interests and your primary duty is thesame as the salvor's duty, namely to use your best endeavours to assist in thesalvage of the vessel and the property thereon and in so doing to prevent
and/or minimise damage to the environment.
The success of the SCOPIC system depends on the impartiality that SCRs areable to bring to the casualty response working with the salvor and otherinterests in the common cause. In this respect you should not provide any
information to any one party that is not also made available to all parties and yourbrief is strictly limited to salvage issues alone.
The Salvage Master remains in overall charge of the operation, makes all final
decisions as to what they think is best and remains responsible for theoperation. You have no authority either to take on responsibility for the salvage
services or to countermand the Salvage Master's decisions, nor to bind theowners to any agreement without their specific authority. You should under nocircumstances seek to negotiate the agreed rates under the Tariff.
You are asked to work closely with the Salvage Master and you are entitled to
expect the Salvage Master to communicate candidly with you to ensure that you areproperly informed about the operation. You are further entitled to offer advice to theSalvage Master on the basis of your own expertise and your perception of thecasualty response required.
Thank you very much for taking on this appointment. Whilst your fees will
ultimately be borne by the liability and the property underwriters we confirm thatthe owners will be responsible for your fees on behalf of all salved interests inthe first instance.
Yours sincerely,

Declaration
by
SCR:…………………………………………………………………………….(Signature & Date)2

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APPENDIX 1
Pro-Forma Letter of Appointment of SCR

1.
I hereby confirm receipt and acceptance of my appointment as SCR in thismatter.
2.
I hereby confirm that I understand my duties as SCR and will perform myduties impartially and will use my best endeavours to assist in the salvage of thevessel and the property thereon and in so doing to prevent and/or minimise
damage to the environment.

Declaration
by
Salvage
Master:………………………………………………………………………(Signature & Date)
1.
I hereby acknowledge the appointment ofas SCRin the matter.
2.
I hereby confirm that I understand my duty to interact with the SCR in
accordance with the terms of Appendix B to the SCOPIC Clause.

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APPENDIX 2 - Salvage Master’s Daily Salvage ReportConsolidated Guidance Notes on the Role of the SCR

APPENDIX 2
Salvage Master’s Daily Salvage Report

SALVAGE MASTER’S DAILY SALVAGE REPORT FOR …………/DAY ………
1.

Status of Casualty and Salvage plan.

2.

Weather at location.

3.

Developments since last report.

4.

Action planned for next 24 hours.

5.

Resources engaged.
Craft

Company

On hire________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Equipment

Company

On hire________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Personnel

Company

On hire________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.

Craft/equipment/personnel mobilising/demobilising/on order.

7.

Equipment consumed/lost/damaged/personnel injury reports.

8.

Areas of concern.

Signed……………………………………………….
[Salvage Master]

9.

SCR’s comments.

Signed……………………………………………….

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APPENDIX 3 – Daily Costs Schedule1

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APPENDIX 3
Daily Cost Schedule

DAILY COST SCHEDULE ( t o b e co m p le t e d b y t h e S CR)

Date : _________________________ Total Days :__________________

Resour ceEngagedQuantity

W or kD one

Day O nDay O ff

Total
Days

SC OP IC
Rate
p. d.

CARRIED FORWARD

Salvor’s Craft

Third Party Craft

Salvor’s Personnel

Third Party Personnel

Salvor’s Equipment

Third Party Equipment

TOTAL
Explanatory Note

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C ost
Rate p. d.
SC OP IC
subcl ause5(i v) (a)R unni ng
Sub
Total

25 %
SC OP ICU pl i ft

10 % C ost
U pl i ft
SC OP IC
subcl ause5(i v) (a)R unni ng
SC OP ICRem uner ati
on
Total - SC R

R unni ng
SC OP ICRem uner ati
on Total C ontractor s

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APPENDIX 4 - Pro Forma SCR Final Salvage ReportConsolidated Guidance Notes on the Role of the SCR

APPENDIX 4
Pro-Forma SCR Final Salvage Report – Part 1

Either[[PART 1 - The Facts and Circumstances of the Casualty and Salvage Operation

1. Description of salved vessel and its
condition at the termination of the Salvage
Services2.
Description of salved cargo and its
condition at the termination of the Salvage
Services

3.
Description of the salved bunkers,
stores and –lubs and their condition at thetermination of the Salvage Services

4. Was any life salvage involved in th e
services? If so, please give particulars

5. Describe the skill and efforts of the
Salvor in preventing or minimising damage
to the environment

6. To what extent did the Salvor succeed
insalvingthepropertyandpreventing/minimisingdamagetotheenvironment

7. Summarise the dangers faced by thesalved property at the outset of thesalvage services

8. Describe the skill and efforts of the
Salvor in salving the vessel, other property
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9. (a) How long did the services take?
(b) What expenses did the Salvor incurin rendering the services?
(c) What losses did the Salvor suffer in
rendering the services.

10. What risks of liability and other risks(including risks to equipment) did the
Salvor run in rendering the Salvage
Services?

11.
How
rendered?

promptly

were

the

services

12. How easily available were the vessels
and other equipment intended for use in
the salvage operations and to what extent
were they contracted in?

13. Summarise the state of readiness andefficiency of the Salvor’s craft andequipment and give an estimate of its value(with the source of your estimate)?]or[1.

Description of the vessel.
[ownership/age/type/size/specifications].
2.

Description of cargo on board at thetime of the casualty.
[type/quantity/location on board].

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3.

Initial status of the casualty.
[See note 6(b) of the SCR guidelines].

4.

Details of salvage operation.
[This should comprise a summary of theinformation contained in the Salvage
Master’s Daily Salvage Reports andshould include a description of theoperation, details of the personnel andequipment used, the period of theservices and details of any life salvage
carried out].

5.

Details of any disputes between the
Salvage Master and the SCR over thenature of the salvage services.
[This should comprise a summary of
any such information contained in the
SCR’s dissenting reports].

6.

Weather conditions throughout thesalvage operation.
[This should comprise a summary of theinformation contained in the Salvage
Master’s Daily Salvage Reports].

7.

Description of vessel at terminationof services.
[This
shouldcompriseafactualdescription of the vessel’s conditionand position].

8.

Brief
descriptionoftermination of services.
[type/quantity/location].

9.

Brief
descriptionofbunkers/lubes/stores at terminationof services.
[type/quantity/location].]

cargo

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APPENDIX 4
Pro-Forma SCR Final Salvage Report – Part 2

PART 2 – Tugs, Personnel and Equipment and Provisional SCOPIC remuneration calculation

Resour ceEngagedQuantity

W or kD one

Day O nDay O ff

Total
Days

SC OP IC
Rate
p. d.

CARRIED FORWARD

Salvor’s Craft

Third Party Craft

Salvor’s Personnel

Third Party Personnel

Salvor’s Equipment

Third Party Equipment

TOTAL

4

C ost
Rate p. d.

S ub
Total

25 %
SC OP ICU pl i ft

10 %
C ost
U pl i ft

SCR ’ sTotal

C ontractor’s Total

SCR
C omm ents

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APPENDIX 4
Pro-Forma SCR Final Salvage Report – Part 3

PART 3 – Attachments(a)Appendix 1 – Salvage Master’s Daily Salvage Reports(b)

Appendix 2 – SCR’s Dissenting Reports (if any)(c)Appendix 3 – Daily Costs Schedules

SignedSCR……………………………….………………………..

Dated …………………………………………………………

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APPENDIX 5 - Form: Application to Join The Lloyd’s Special Casualty
Representative (SCR) Panel

Consolidated Guidance Notes on the Role of the SCR
APPENDIX 5
Form: Application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

INTRODUCTORY NOTES
1.

Prior to completing this application form you are advised to review all the information
relating to SCOPIC provided by Lloyd’s at:www.lloyds.com/The-Market/Tools-and-Resources/Lloyds-Agency-Department/SalvageArbitration-Branch/SCOPIC

2.
3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

In particular, please ensure that you read and understand the “Consolidated GuidanceNotes on the Role of the Special Casualty Representatives”.
Please note the following statements from the SCOPIC Committee:
a. “The role of a Special Casualty Representative, (SCR), requires a wide knowledge
and understanding of the business and practicalities of marine salvage. Any person
seeking appointment as an SCR must therefore have experience of marine salvage
operations. The position of the SCR in any Lloyd’s Form service involves acting in thebest interests of the casualty. The SCR should therefore be independent and notbeholden to any of the contracting parties. The position requires such person to betrusted and to act with tact and integrity. No SCR should abuse their appointment
to the Panel of SCR’s by accepting employment which conflicts with their role as apotential SCR.”
b. “An SCR should not be in the full time employment of a Salvage Company, P&I Club,or Property Insurer, nor should an SCR act as an exclusive consultant for a Salvage
Company, P&I Club or Property Insurer.”
Please also note that an SCR is required to be:a. Physically fit to perform the role of an SCR, which may involve strenuous activity inharsh environments, andb. Able to travel on a world-wide basis and remain on site for extended durations
Members of the SCR Panel are required to maintain valid Professional Indemnity
Insurance and valid Seaman’s/Offshore Medical Certification throughout the durationof their Panel Membership.
iv.
Professional Indemnity insurance shall have a minimum cover level of
US$250,000 (or other currency equivalent).
v.
Medical Certification shall be in the form of a current IMO Seaman’s
Medical Certificate (UK ENG1) or equivalent Offshore Medical Certificate
Members of the SCR Panel are required to have valid medical/medical evacuation
insurance in place when undertaking SCR appointments
Membership of the SCR Panel is for a maximum term of three (3) years commencing on
1st January of the year after the application is approved. Individuals may bereappointed for any number of consecutive three-year terms at the SCOPIC
Committee’s discretion.

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8.

Applications to become an SCR require the support of at least one memberorganisation of:
The International Group of P&I Clubs, or
The International Salvage Union, or
The International Union of Marine Insurers, or
The International Chamber of Shipping
9. Please attach references from members of the organisations listed at 8. above on the“Pro Forma Reference” form, a copy of which is appended below.
10. Please provide complete and comprehensive responses to the requests for information
about your casualty experience, as this will assist the SCOPIC Committee with theirreview of your application.
11. Please attach a recent full-length photograph of yourself to the application.
12. Please attach your up-to-date CV to your application.
13. Please complete the application in MS Word or equivalent – the boxes will expand to fit
the data you enter.
14. Once completed the form and attachments should be returned to the Secretary of the
SCOPIC Committee Kevin.Clarke@lloyds.com. Applications must arrive no later than 30th
September in any given year in order for the application to be for considered for thefollowing year’s panel.

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APPENDIX 5
Form: Application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

Full Name
Nationality
Date of BirthAddress
Telephone Numbers
e-mail Address
www Address
Employment status/position
SCR-RELATED CASUALTY EXPERIENCE
Please give details of the five most recent casualties with which you were personallyinvolved and which you consider demonstrate that you possess the knowledge andexperience required of an SCR.
Casualty #1
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
Casualty #2
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
Casualty #3
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
Casualty #4
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
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Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
Casualty #5
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
ATTACHMENTS:CV
REFERENCE(S)PHOTOGRAPH
COPY OF PI INSURANCE CERTIFICATECOPY OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
I hereby confirm that I have read the Introductory Notes to this application andcurrently comply with the requirements of Notes 3, 4, 5 & 6. I further confirm that I willadvise Lloyd’s immediately if my circumstances change such that I can no longer comply
with any of the listed requirements.

Signed:Page 4 of 6

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Form: Application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

Dated: Name of Applicant
Name of Referee
Name of Referee’s Organisation
Position held by Referee within Organisation
Details of Casualty(ies) on which Applicant and Referee worked together
Name of Casualty
Date of Casualty
Nature of Casualty
Applicant’s Role in Management of Casualty
Referee’s Comments on Applicant’s
Performance

Name of Casualty
Date of Casualty
Nature of Casualty
Applicant’s Role in Management of Casualty
Referee’s Comments on Applicant’s
Performance

Referee’s Statement on Applicant’s suitability to undertake the role of SCR

SignedDated

Notes:
1. The boxes in the above form expand to fit the amount of data entered. Additional blocks ofcasualty details may be inserted if required.

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Form: Application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

2. For the purposes of this form the term “Applicant” includes re-applicants. Referees arerequested to focus their comments on their experience of working with the applicant when theapplicant was in an SCR-Like role (e.g. Salvage Master / Salvage Surveyor / Club representative
at wreck removal / major pollution response)
3. Referees are requested to complete the above form and forward it directly to the Secretary of
the SCOPIC Committee Kevin.Clarke@lloyds.com .

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APPENDIX 6 - Form: Re-application to Join The Lloyd’s Special Casualty
Representative (SCR) Panel

Consolidated Guidance Notes on the Role of the SCR
APPENDIX 6
Form: Re-application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

INTRODUCTORY NOTES
1.

2.
3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

8.

Prior to completing this application form you are advised to review all the information
relating to SCOPIC provided by Lloyd’s at: www.lloyds.com/The-Market/Tools-andResources/Lloyds-Agency-Department/Salvage-Arbitration-Branch/SCOPIC
In particular, please ensure that you read and understand the “Consolidated GuidanceNotes on the Role of the Special Casualty Representatives”.
Please note the following statements from the SCOPIC Committee:
a. “The role of a Special Casualty Representative, (SCR), requires a wide knowledge
and understanding of the business and practicalities of marine salvage. Any person
seeking appointment as an SCR must therefore have experience of marine salvage
operations. The position of the SCR in any Lloyd’s Form service involves acting in thebest interests of the casualty. The SCR should therefore be independent and notbeholden to any of the contracting parties. The position requires such person to betrusted and to act with tact and integrity. No SCR should abuse their appointment
to the Panel of SCR’s by accepting employment which conflicts with their role as apotential SCR.”
b. “An SCR should not be in the full time employment of a Salvage Company, P&I Club,or Property Insurer, nor should an SCR act as an exclusive consultant for a Salvage
Company, P&I Club or Property Insurer.”
Please also note that an SCR is required to be:a. Physically fit to perform the role of an SCR, which may involve strenuous activity inharsh environments, andb. Able to travel on a world-wide basis and remain on site for extended durations
Members of the SCR Panel are required to maintain valid Professional Indemnity
Insurance and valid Seaman’s/Offshore Medical Certification throughout the durationof their Panel Membership.
vi.
Professional Indemnity insurance shall have a minimum cover level of
US$250,000 (or other currency equivalent).
vii.
Medical Certification shall be in the form of a current IMO Seaman’s
Medical Certificate (UK ENG1) or equivalent Offshore Medical Certificate
Members of the SCR Panel are required to have valid medical/medical evacuation
insurance in place when undertaking SCR appointments
Membership of the SCR Panel is for a maximum term of three (3) years commencing on
1st January of the year after the application is approved. Individuals may bereappointed for any number of consecutive three-year terms at the SCOPIC
Committee’s discretion.
Applications to become an SCR require the support of at least one memberorganisation of:
The International Group of P&I Clubs, or
The International Salvage Union, orPage 1 of 6

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The International Union of Marine Insurers, or
The International Chamber of Shipping
9. Please attach references from members of the organisations listed at 8. above on the“Pro Forma Reference” form, a copy of which is appended below.
10. Please provide complete and comprehensive responses to the requests for information
about your casualty experience, as this will assist the SCOPIC Committee with theirreview of your application. It is appreciated that not all reapplicants will havecompleted three SCR appointments.
11. Please attach a recent full-length photograph of yourself to the application.
12. Please attach your up-to-date CV to your application.
13. Please complete the application in MS Word or equivalent – the boxes will expand to fit
the data you enter.
14. Once completed the form and attachments should be returned to the Secretary of the
SCOPIC Committee Kevin.Clarke@lloyds.com. Applications must arrive no later than 30th
September in any given year in order for the application to be for considered for thefollowing year’s panel.

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APPENDIX 6
Form: Re-application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

Full Name
Nationality
Date of BirthAddress
Telephone Numbers
e-mail Address
www Address
Employment status/position
SCR CASUALTY EXPERIENCE
Date of first appointment to SCR Panel
Date of current appointment to SCR
Panel
Total Number of SCR appointments
Please list your three most recent SCR appointments, (most recent first)
SCR Appointment #1
Name of casualty
Date (month/year)
P&I ClubSalvorSCR Appointment #2
Name of casualty
Date (month/year)
P&I ClubSalvorSCR Appointment #3
Name of casualty
Date (month/year)
P&I ClubSalvor
SCR-RELATED CASUALTY EXPERIENCE
Please give details of your three most recent casualty attendances (most recent first)
where, although not an SCR, you had direct involvement.
Casualty #1
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks

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Casualty #2
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
Casualty #3
Name
Location
Nature of casualty
Date (month/year)
Duration of your direct involvement
Appointed on behalf ofRole performed
Remarks
ATTACHMENTS:CV
REFERENCE(S)PHOTOGRAPH
COPY OF PI INSURANCE CERTIFICATECOPY OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
I hereby confirm that I have read the Introductory Notes to this application andcurrently comply with the requirements of Notes 3, 4, 5 & 6. I further confirm that I willadvise Lloyd’s immediately if my circumstances change such that I can no longer comply
with any of the listed requirements.

Signed:Page 4 of 6

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Form: Re-application to join the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Panel

Dated: Name of Applicant
Name of Referee
Name of Referee’s Organisation
Position held by Referee within Organisation
Details of Casualty(ies) on which Applicant and Referee worked together
Name of Casualty
Date of Casualty
Nature of Casualty
Applicant’s Role in Management of Casualty
Referee’s Comments on Applicant’s
Performance

Name of Casualty
Date of Casualty
Nature of Casualty
Applicant’s Role in Management of Casualty
Referee’s Comments on Applicant’s
Performance

Referee’s Statement on Applicant’s suitability to undertake the role of SCR

SignedDated

Notes:
1. The boxes in the above form expand to fit the amount of data entered. Additional blocks ofcasualty details may be inserted if required.
2. For the purposes of this form the term “Applicant” includes re-applicants.

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3. Referees are requested to focus their comments on their experience of working with theapplicant when the applicant was in an SCR-Like role (e.g. Salvage Master / Salvage Surveyor /Club representative at wreck removal / major pollution response)
4. Referees are requested to complete the above form and forward it directly to the Secretary of
the SCOPIC Committee Kevin.Clarke@lloyds.com .

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