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P&I club

noun/piː ənd aɪ klʌb/

C2CEFR level
95/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A mutual association of shipowners providing protection and indemnity cover against third-party liabilities not met by ordinary hull insurance.

The P&I club issued a letter of undertaking to secure the cargo claim and avoid arrest of the ship.

Similar: protection and indemnity club

Topic: Shipping & maritime in Legal English

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