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Maritime Risk International

Articles for November 2018

Medical care on board – a useful guide
Magda Daskalou, for Prevention at Sea, provides some practical tips on seafarer welfare and keeping medicines safe
London at the heart of marine risk
Neil Roberts, at the Lloyd’s Market Association, takes a look at the state of the marine insurance markets and sees signs for long-term optimism
The narrowest of margins
Irvine Marr, David Owens and Martyn Haines, of Clyde & Co LLP, report on the UK’s Court of Appeal decision in The Alexandra I and Ever Smart on the application of the “narrow channel rule” and the “crossing rule”
Accident investigation and the human factor
Mads Ragnvald Nielsen, of CMarTech, and Arne Sagen, FNI, look at the complicated issue of captains being put on trial after maritime accidents
Shipping industry trailing in the wake of automation risks
Sjaak Schouteren, of JLT Specialty, discusses the role blockchain might play in keeping shipping safe from cyber attack
Needed: innovation for cyber risk cover
Insurers recognise the need for updated products, but are not sure of the best way forward, writes Lloyd’s List’s David Osler
Personal technology aboard ships: a risk to seafarers’ health?
Richard Stevens, at The Standard Club, discusses the risks posed by seafarer access to improved communications
Preventing accidents and personal injuries
The UK P&I Club’s David Nichol comments on the measures we should be taking to help prevent accidents and personal injuries occurring onboard
Why today’s seafarers are turning digital
Sean Moloney examines the ever-growing demand from seafarers to stay connected with friends, family and definitely their bank accounts while at sea

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