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Articles for June 2022
Collateral damage
Nazery Khalid shares the impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on seaborne trade, supply chains and the marine industry
Never underestimate the power of the sea
Captain Simon Rapley, of Britannia P&I, reports on a series of losses where loss prevention measures could have saved lives as well as vessels
The tale of Felicity Ace
Jim Loftis, Ciara Ros and Joe Mallet, of Vinson & Elkins, report on the Felicity Ace casualty
Moving on from Covid-19: the long-term impacts on the supply chain
As global supply chains react and readjust to post-pandemic operations, Hill Dickinson’s Adrian Marsh, Elizabeth Elliott and Tom Turner consider how the international supply chain and its key operators are adapting to recent changes
Moving on from Covid-19: the long-term impacts on the supply chain
As global supply chains react and readjust to post-pandemic operations, Hill Dickinson's Adrian Marsh, Elizabeth Elliott and Tom Turner consider how the international supply chain and its key operators are adapting to recent changes
Navigating maritime cyber security with effective risk management
Professor Kevin Jones, of the University of Plymouth, warns the maritime industry is underestimating the risk of the cyber threat
Shipping faces a sanctions compliance crisis
Ill-equipped shipping companies have found themselves navigating a maze of international enforcement that is riddled with contradictions, writes Richard Meade of Lloyd’s List
Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Lars Lange, of IUMI, discusses the post-Covid marine insurance industry
The sinking of Titanic
The UK Club takes a look back at one of the most notorious incidents in maritime history, the sinking of Titanic. This disaster provides the opportunity to examine the reported facts, to reflect and understand human error and avoid those mistakes from being repeated, as Captain Hiroshi Sekine, of the UK P&I Club, reports
Will rising costs slow down?
Social inflation is an American phenomenon with international implications. Brian Murphy, of Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers and the IUMI Legal & Liability Committee, looks at what is happening and considers what can be done to mitigate this growing risk
Safety of navigation in confined waters
Captain Kostas Karavasilis, of the UK P&I Club, now considers safety in confined waters and the ways in which ships could reduce accident numbers
What factors could drive North Atlantic hurricane risk this season?
James Cosgrove, of RMS Event Response, takes a look at the predictions for this year’s North Atlantic hurricane season
Safe navigation and stakeholders
Captain Hiroshi Sekine, of the UK P&I Club, discusses the imperative for shipping entities to minimise the risk of accidents
Russia sanctions prove challenging for maritime insurance
Lawyers and insurers await details from the UK Treasury over planned Russian sanctions to match EU sixth package as concern mounts on third countries’ application of rules, writes Richard Meade of Lloyd’s List
What makes for a good letter of indemnity?
Manos Karanikolas, of the TT Club, reviews letters of indemnity, explains their purpose and offers some advice on creating such letters
The assurance of insurance
Nazery Khalid shares his outlook on the marine insurance market amid the recovery in shipping and uncertainties of the geopolitical landscape
Mortgagee’s interest insurance: mind the gap!
Charles Buss, of Watson Farley & Williams, reports on The Zouzou case, which heralds a warning for those relying on insurance when it comes to protecting their ship finance investments
Chronic pain personal injury claims - case handling tips for defendants
Laura Wilson, of Hill Dickinson, examines chronic pain and what it means for defendants dealing with personal injury claims
Safety: shipping’s greatest risk today, tomorrow and into the future
Dr Grahaeme Henderson OBE, of Together in Safety, argues that shipping interests need to do more in terms of safety
Back to the future
Speakers praise the resilience of the Association of Average Adjusters, as James Brewer reports