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Articles for April 2026
War risks insurance, force majeure and frustration: what protection do they offer?
Helen Biggin, partner, Vedder, discusses the impact of the war in the Gulf on marine insurance policies and the contracts that rely on them
Why traditional inspections are failing to capture real vessel risk
Nick Owens, of Idwal, warns that traditional inspections must be adapted to remain fit for purpose in the 21st century as technology takes over
Leadership, retention and culture: why maritime's diversity challenge goes beyond recruitment
The team at OSM Thome argue the industry should invest in its people as much as in its technology or infrastructure
A hidden hazard: how operational decisions shape fatigue at sea
Fatigue is one of the biggest hidden risks at sea, yet it is often misunderstood as an individual failing rather than a systemic issue. Ronald Spithout, of OneHealth by VIKAND, explains how operational pressures, disrupted sleep and misaligned schedules combine to compromise safety, well-being and performance aboard vessels
How to tackle authorised push payment fraud in the maritime sector
Henry Clack, of HFW, reports on a growing threat to the marine sector, as criminals up their game
Effective crew management to mitigate risks associated with unseaworthiness
A recent Admiralty Court judgment has underscored the importance of effective crew management in mitigating exposure to costly losses, as Donal Keaney and Felix Cheung, of Hill Dickinson, report
Navigating the hidden operational risk: time to rethink global seafarer sourcing
Henrik Jensen, of Danica Crewing Specialists, suggests the time is ripe to change the way seafarers are recruited
A landmark moment for maritime criminal accountability
James Broomhall, at Grosvenor Law, reports on the conviction of Vladimir Motin, the master of Solong, who was found guilty of manslaughter following the death of a crew member on board the vessel
Enclosed-space fatalities at sea: aligning regulation with practice
Akshat Arora, of the UK P&I Club Singapore, discusses the risks of enclosed spaces for crew and onshore staff, and how owners and operators can minimise those risks