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Articles for March 2017
Fires on ro-ro passenger vehicle decks
As part of its winter analysis, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) published a position paper on the risk of fires on board ro-ro passenger vehicle decks, which we detail here
Crackdown on south-east Asia terrorists forces criminals out to sea
Politics may be a stumbling block to recent concerted regional efforts to tackle this issue, reports Wei Zhe Tan
Legacy of the Iran sanctions programme for the shipping industry
Mike Salthouse, of North P&I Club, reviews the Iran sanctions programme and considers what might happen next
Preparing crew for the possibility of kidnap and ransom
Stuart Edmonston, of UK Club, says it is critical to plan ahead if ships and crews are to be protected against pirates
2016 was certainly eventful – and don’t bank on 2017 being any different
Gerry Northwood, of MAST, warns dropping your guard might be short-sighted
Seaworthiness and the human element
Ron Clark, of Reed Smith, outlines the risks around crew fatigue and the relevant case law
Battling cyber crime in ports and at sea
Peregrine Storrs-Fox, of the TT Club, provides an overview of the cyber-crime risks in the shipping industry
Time to catch up
Matthew Montgomery, of Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, asks how the insurance industry can catch up with the cyber threat within the shipping industry and how shipping companies can best protect themselves against cyber attacks
Fires on ro-ro passenger vehicle decks
As part of its winter analysis, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) published a position paper on the risk of fires on board ro-ro passenger vehicle decks, which we detail here
How secure is an owner’s right to limit liability for large claims?
Ling Ong, of Weightmans, looks at the consequences of a ship dragging its anchor in the English Channel
Crackdown on south-east Asia terrorists forces criminals out to sea
Politics may be a stumbling block to recent concerted regional efforts to tackle this issue, reports Wei Zhe Tan
Japanese patrol boats to beef up Vietnam's maritime security
Vessel offer comes on the heels of a US$1.1 billion loan to Vietnam for more strategic Japanese investments, reports Wei Zhe Tan