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Articles for March 2024
Sanctioning Russia is one thing, making restrictions stick is another
Most shipowners are observing the price cap. Quite a few are doing their best to bust it, writes Lloyd's List
EU ETS - missing deadlines but still enforceable
Nick Walker and Valentina Keys, at Watson Farley & Williams, say many EU member states have missed their deadline on the Emissions Trading System but shipowners still need to act
Authorities have to adjust to autonomous shipping
Sophie Priebbenow and Michelle Taylor, at Sparke Helmore, a member of Global Insurance Law Connect, explore the challenges of autonomous vessels operating in Australian waters
Protecting ships against evolving piracy risks
With attacks in high-risk areas such as the Gulf of Aden or the Gulf of Guinea, a heightened risk of vessels being seized requires tailored piracy cover, says Richard Turner, at West P&I
Cargo claims are on the rise but they can be tackled
Johan Kahlmeter, of The Swedish Club, discusses the most common problems with cargoes
Learning to deal with fires on board
Crews face a lack of practical experience in dealing with fires onboard and STCW basic training requirements should be more regular, says Martin White, of Stream Marine Group
Seafarers winning employment market battle
Salaries are rising by at least 10 per cent as the crew employment market tips in favour of seafarers, reveals Henk Jensen, of Danica Crewing Specialists
ESG impacts, risks and opportunities in shipping
Irene Loucaides, of Grow Sustainability Consulting, considers the risks facing the shipping sector of getting its ESG credentials wrong
Crew must understand fire risks at sea
Ensuring that crew members are knowledgeable on incidents related to alternative fuel fires is crucial to being well-prepared, says Marinos Kokkinis, at OneLearn Global
Changing customer expectations and the claims process
Patrick Hayward, of Altus Consulting, discusses how insurers, including those in the marine market, must change their claims processes if they are to keep up with demand for improved customer service