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The final countdown...the 2020 sulphur cap
The global sulphur cap, a MARPOL Annex VI requirement, enters into force on 1 January 2020, less than nine months away. In this short article we provide recommendations for managing the transition where the strategy is to use conventional compliant fuel, that is to transition from HSFO to a low sulphur fuel oil or distillate.
INSIGHT04 APR 2019
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Volcafe: the UK Supreme Court rules on the burden of proof in cargo claims
INSIGHT27 MAR 2019
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Carriers should ensure that they implement solid and diligent record-keeping routines of what is declared and known about the specific cargo to be carried and of each step taken to care for the cargo. This includes evidence of market practice for the storage and carriage of moisture absorbing cargoes.
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1/2019: Iran trading – fixed premium P&I cover update
MEMBER CIRCULAR 01/201908 MAR 2019
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The fall-back cover, placed to deal with the potential reinsurance recovery shortfall risk under Gard’s Fixed Premium P&I Excess Loss reinsurance programme, has not been renewed for the 2019 policy year.
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Maritime autonomous surface ships – identifying and covering the risks
INSIGHT27 FEB 2019
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Our previous article highlighted the development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) in Norway and Finland with the YARA BIRKELAND and FinFerries’ FALCO projects. In this article, we focus on the challenges of adapting the existing regulatory regime and traditional marine insurance policy wordings to autonomous vessels.
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Report your presence and slow down for whales
ALERT21 FEB 2019
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All the ten mandatory speed restriction zones to protect North Atlantic right whales along the US East Coast are now active. In addition, NOAA recently announced that a voluntary speed reduction zone off Nantucket, Massachusetts is currently in force until 13 April 2019.
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Mississippi River: High water = high costs
ALERT19 FEB 2019
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High water and strong currents in the Mississippi River can lead to delays and additional costs being incurred.