The Japan P&I Club held open seminars and receptions in Busan on 2 November and in Seoul on 4 November 2026. The events were well attended, drawing approximately 100 participants in total from our Members, brokers, and the local maritime community across both cities.

The seminars focused on crew claims, which account for a significant proportion of the claims received under our ocean-going vessels. Captain Wataru Nakajima from the Loss Prevention and Ship Inspection Department delivered a presentation on "Seafarers' Claims Trends and Countermeasures". This was followed by a session on “Managing Crew Claim Risks” based on actual cases, presented by Kazue Ono and Naoko Nemoto from the Tokyo Crew Team, Claims Department II.

For the first time, the Club introduced a real-time translation system that displayed Korean subtitles alongside the English presentations. This initiative was well received by attendees, who noted that it significantly enhanced their understanding of the technical topics.

Following the seminars, receptions featuring elements of Japanese hospitality were held, providing a valuable opportunity to deepen ties and exchange views with our Korean Members and maritime partners through lively discussions.

The Club remains committed to providing useful insights and enhancing our services to support our Members worldwide.