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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

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