Insurance, Legal and Finance
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Artificial intelligence reducing marine insurance costs
21/05/2021Imagine a world where a vessel or vessel operator’s patterns of behavior observed in real time can influence future insurance premiums. READ more
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A year in jail for COLREGS violation causing three deaths
18/03/2021A commercial vessel’s skipper has been convicted after passing too close to a small motor boat off the coast of Sussex, UK capsizing it and leaving three men dead. READ more
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Finally, clarity for COLREGs at UK Supreme Court
11/03/2021When a large container vessel and a VLCC collided, the bump was felt in more ways than one: this was the first ever collision appeal to come before the UK’s Supreme Court, with significant implications for COLREGs. READ more
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Continued growth for marine insurer
01/03/2021One global marine insurer has reported continuing growth in its diversified business lines and solid progress in raising premiums to reflect market conditions. READ more
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Insurance fund to accelerate ocean energy
24/02/2021A new European insurance fund for the ocean energy sector is being designed to slash the costs of the first commercial projects and accelerate the roll-out of the industry. READ more
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Partnership enables digital payments
22/02/2021A new partnership will enable the introduction of digital payment solutions for crew wages. READ more
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The long read: Analysing the container loss problem
11/02/2021With the number of major container losses at sea seemingly on the rise, International Marine & Cargo Surveyors Battermann + Tillery Group have provided this useful guide. READ more
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P&I appointment
05/02/2021North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as its new chair of the board, and also sees Ioanna Procopiou become the Club’s first female vice-chair. READ more
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Marine insurance cost to rise
09/12/2020Both The Swedish Club and the North P&I Club have declared cost increases following challenging market conditions. READ more
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Norwegian state backing for loans at Dogger Bank
26/11/2020Dogger Bank offshore windfarm partners Equinor and SSE Renewables recently reached Financial Closure on the first two phases of the development. READ more
