Costa Concordia Firm Pays to Avoid Trial

The operator of the doomed Costa Concordia cruise ship, which sank taking 32 lives, has paid a €1 million fine to extricate itself from a

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Medical Scheme For Filipino Seafarers

North P&I club has launched a scheme to help its members ensure their Filipino crew members receive the most efficient, high quality treatment when repatriated.

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Sanctions Threaten Safety

Western sanctions imposed over the past months against Iran's shipping industry will seriously affect international maritime and environmental safety, a senior Iranian official said. Companies are cutting ties with Iran's vital ...

Gulf of Guinea Piracy Plus

Specialist insurance business Beazley has launched a new product, called piracy plus,  in response to the recent increase in hijackings in the Gulf of Guinea. Specialist piracy cover launched for Gulf ...

CMI Must Listen to Shipowners Says ICS

ICS is concerned about proposals on environmental salvage and the York Antwerp Rules Following a meeting of its Insurance Committee today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% ...

Drop in Premiums

Commercial shipping lines have lowered their premiums following suppressed piracy off the coast of Somalia, raising the hopes of consumers for cheaper commodities. Drop in shipping premiums heralds cheaper import bill By Bozo ...

Insurers Face Trouble

A dramatic fall in pirate attacks off the Somali coast is forcing down the cost of piracy insurance for commercial ships, taking the shine off a fast-growing and lucrative market ...

Iran Offers Insurance Coverage

The Iranian government will provide insurance coverage for foreign ships entering its territorial waters, the managing director of the port authority said. Iran offers maritime insurance coverage The Iranian government will provide ...

Tradewinds Marine Risk Forum 2012

Yesterday saw the final day of Tradewinds Marine Risk Forum 2012. The first session of the day saw discussion on how P & I clubs can stay competitive against a ...

Tradewinds Marine Risk Forum 2012

Tradewinds Marine Risk Forum 2012 London 9-10 May Plan now to attend a unique combination of hull and P&I analysis, commentary and networking. The TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum is the top-drawer annual gathering ...
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