Home About North What We Do Current: FD&D After Office Hours Emergencies +44 191 232 0999 Contact Us Do you want to protect your interests and assets with the world’s largest team of specialist Freight, Demurrage and Defence (FD&D) lawyers? You’ll benefit from industry-leading support from our global team of fully qualified lawyers. They handle FD&D claims and enquiries exclusively, and will provide you with direct and immediate specialist legal advice. Want to know more? Contact Katherine Birchall or Steven Cockburn on +44 191 232 5221. What We Offer FD&D provides you with cover for legal costs and expenses in relation to claims which are not otherwise insured. We will help you to defend improper claims and to pursue proper claims to safeguard your assets. The scope of our cover is very wide. It provides you with legal support and costs insurance to deal with a large variety of differing types of claims and enquiries. Further details of the types of issue we deal with are provided below. With few exceptions, there’s no rules limit on our FD&D cover. You’ll also receive close support in your day-to-day operations. Whether you need help to review a contract, draft a specific provision, or require advice on an emerging issue, our specialist lawyers will make sure you’re protected legally and, of course, consider your commercial position. In 2020, our dedicated FD&D team received over 5,500 claims and enquiries, the vast majority of which were handled in-house. In addition, you’ll enjoy a range of proactive measures to help prevent disputes from arising. This support ranges from providing you with legal articles and updates to training and development activities, such as seminars and workshops. What We Do We see a huge variety of differing types of claims and enquiries, including issues relating to: FD&D: Key Areas Bills of lading Breach of charter Bunker quantity & quality Crew claims Cyber crimes Damage to hull, machinery & equipment Delivery & redelivery Detentions Freight / deadfreight Hire Infectious diseases Lawfulness of orders Laytime & demurrage Letters of indemnity Loading & discharging of cargo Maintenance issues MOA / newbuild contracts Permissible cargos Sanctions Speed & consumption Stevedore damage Trading ranges & rights Our Team Our in-house team comprises solely qualified lawyers. With over 45 lawyers based around the world, who focus exclusively on FD&D matters, you’ll have the largest global team of specialist FD&D lawyers on your side, helping you to protect your business. Our highly qualified team have practised with leading law firms and have a deep understanding of FD&D issues. They will provide immediate reactive and proactive legal support to protect your interests – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. VIEW OUR PEOPLE Value Added Benefits We are always looking for more ways to help the day to day running of your business. Members are able to access a wide range of extra benefits to make your life easier, ranging from crew welfare to crisis communications management. VIEW OUR BENEFITS Legal Due Diligence Incident Management The Right Crew Safety and Security Rule Books and Publications FD&D Rule Book (2021 - 2022) RULES & RECOMMENDED CLAUSES ADD TO LIBRARY FD&D: On Your Side CLUB INFORMATION ADD TO LIBRARY LATEST PUBLICATIONS North's FD&D Team: Overview & Key Facts ADD TO LIBRARY P&I Rule Book (2021 - 2022) ADD TO LIBRARY War Risks Rule Book (2021 - 2022) ADD TO LIBRARY Recommended Clauses (2021 - 22) ADD TO LIBRARY EXPERTISE 2020 Sulphur Cap Ballast Water Management Cyber Security GDPR Marine Environment MLC Right Crew Safety Management 2.0 Sanctions QUICK LINKS MyNorth GlobeView Vessel Search Correspondents Latest About Us Contact MyNorth Register Login North Online CONNECT LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Anti-Bribery & Trading Complaints Employers’ Liability Register Modern Slavery Statements Gender Pay Gap Statement of Investment Principles Health and Safety Policy Statement of Commitment Board Diversity Policy Careers MEMBER OF ACCREDITATIONS Copyright © The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited. Registered in England. No. 505456. The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. North's business in the EEA is underwritten by North of England P&I Designated Activity Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of North incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.