1. Introduction and history -- 2. Structure of a modern P&I club -- 3. Directors and managers discretion -- 4. Entry -- 5. The contract of membership -- 6. Club membership -- 7. Underwriting -- 8. Calls and club funds -- 9. Introduction to P&I cover -- 10. Risks covered -- 11. Warranties and club cover -- 12. General exceptions and limitations to club cover -- 13. Claims : the role of the club -- 14. Security : club letters of undertaking -- 15. The inter-club nype agreement -- 16. The club's right of subrogation -- 17. Direct action against P&I clubs -- 18. Notification of claims -- 19. The member's duty to sue and labour -- 20. The "pay to be paid" rule -- 21. Disputes and jurisdiction clauses -- 22. Duration of club cover -- 23. Termination of club membership -- 24. P&I club reinsurance and the international group of P&I clubs -- 25. Charterers' P&I cover -- 26. Defence cover -- 27. Direct liability under international convention certificates -- 28. Recommended clauses.