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Articles for September 2016
Weighty matters – the new VGM Regulations
Andrew Glynn-Williams, of Weightmans LLP, discusses the implementation of new container weighing rules
Avoiding the hazards caused by loss of power on board ship
Tony Watson, of the UK Club, warns of the dangers resulting from a loss of power on board ships, particularly as ships increase in size
Safety at sea – is it part of your team culture?
Safety starts with changing behaviour, as the Swedish Club discussed as part of its annual insurance event. Felicity Landon reports
Offshore energy vessel sector hits tough times
Julian Hines, of The Standard Club, reviews the offshore energy vessel market and sees many parallels with other shipping sectors
Drones take to the oceans
Dr Al Savvaris, of Cranfield University, considers the risks emerging from the new use of drones in the oceans
Friday afternoon fraud on increase
Gideon Shirazi, of 4 Pump Court, considers cyber fraud in shipping and the risks of charterers’ misdirected payments
Collateral fraud in marine insurance claims
Charles Patterson and Simon Church, of Thomas Miller Law, take a look at recent court cases involving fraud in the marine world
The Wehr Trave – don’t get tripped up
Peter Hazell, of Skuld, considers the implications of a recent time charter case and a charterer’s right to give sailing orders