The perception that trade with Africa is fraught with pitfalls is wrong African countries are among the fastest

Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has launched a new insurance policy to indemnify seafarers

The United Kingdom Mutual War Risks Association (UK War Risks Club) is pleased to announce that it has been

From 20 February 2013 new arrangements apply for charging the cost of International Group Reinsurance in

India has approved two Iranian ship underwriters among nine new ship insurers who are not part of a global

In March 2013, the International Group managers’ working group published its report on wreck removal costs

Baghdad correspondents Sadiq Jaafar & Associates have advised the Club of a new development in Iraq

It has been nearly six months since Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. and losses from the powerful storm are

The London P&I Club has advised ship owners to seek advice before loading bagged rice cargoes in view of

The Club continues to encounter instances of vessels being fined in Turkish waters for pollution by

Lumley Insurance, part of Wesfarmers Insurance, has appointed four experts to join the marine insurance team

Superstorm Sandy's estimated $2.5 billion to $3 billion cost to the global marine market effectively wipes out the

The Swedish Club Academy focuses on China during a five-day Maritime Resource Management road show at

“There is an insistent need to create awareness of the circumstances which have too often resulted in the death

Kestrel Insurance are pleased to announce the launch of COMPASS crew cover, which provides an innovative

The American P&I Club has issued news alert regarding immigration controls on seafarers as follows:

Lars Lange, the Secretary General of the International Union of Maritime Insurance (IUMI), has written a letter

The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the MLC on 23 February 2006. Following ratification of the Convention by the thirtieth State on 20 August 2012, the Convention will enter into force internationally on 20 August 2013. As of 27 February 2013, thirty five States have now ratified the Convention. The MLC provides a set of comprehensive rights and protection at work for seafarers and aims to achieve minimum

Australian Pollution Law – Oil Pollution Indemnity Clause for Penalties and Fines. In October 2012, an

From 20th February 2013, if a vessel carries non-persistent oil for a period of at least 30 consecutive days, it