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Maritime Risk International

How newbuild records shape risk and asset value

George Balan and Stefano Saccone, of the Bluestone Group, discuss the need for supervision, communication and good record keeping throughout the shipbuilding process

In many disputes, incidents and technical investigations involving vessels in service, the most difficult question is not what failed. It is tracking down and understanding what was agreed, approved, changed or accepted during construction.

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