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Articles for September 2017

Complying with the Ballast Water Management Convention
Stopping the spread of invasive aquatic species
Kidnap-for-ransom rises as maritime crime of choice in Gulf of Guinea

Gregory Clough, of Oceans Beyond Piracy, warns of the risks of operating in the Gulf of Guinea

Global uncertainty and the implications of delay for ship operators

Nick Rowe, of the Strike Club, warns there is no end in sight to the political uncertainties which create delays for shipping operations worldwide

Is going slow the answer to shipping’s emissions mission?

Environmental bodies have their say as leading Greek owner backs enforcement of slow steaming, writes Nigel Lowry

Redundancy – duty to consult with overseas employees

Janet Simpson, of Watson Farley & Williams LLP, warns the shipping sector of a new ruling out of the UK with wide scope

New stage and new success
This year the 16th Grain & Maritime Days Conference in Odessa was a little different for attendees, where the first day was held at the Chernomorsk Sea Port
E-bills of lading on the move

Charlotte Winter and Matthew Plaistowe, at Norton Rose Fulbright, discuss the evolution of the use of e-bills and the likely developments ahead

The impact of shipping on the environment

Jacqueline Tan, of the UK P&I Club, warns of the difficulties of translating regulation into practice

International regulation and the spirit of the seas
Neil Roberts, of the Lloyd's Market Association, stresses the need for collaboration
The Zaliv Baikal – a balancing act

Mari Christensen, of Skuld, considers a recent case and its implications for shipping contracts in the future

Cyber risks: is the tide turning?

Andrew Hill, of Hill Dickinson, explores the cyber threats that are increasingly being faced by the shipping industry and considers whether, in view of these emerging risks, traditional insurance will cover losses arising from such risks


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