Experts expound practical aspects of collision claims

A raft of consequences faces shipowners, insurers, and adjusters in dealing with the aftermath of ship collisions, speakers at the latest joint seminar in London of the Association of Average Adjusters and the International Underwriting Association made clear. Casualties harbour potential cost implications for salvage, wreck removal, cargo damage, damage to ship, oil pollution, crew and passenger personal injury, limitation of liability, damage to fixed and floating objects, and claims from port authorities.