The carbon-neutral fuels of the future will be expensive. To keep fuel bills and global demand for green fuels under control and ensure ships remain competitive into the 2030s and 2040s, it is critical to minimize energy use and emissions by choosing t…
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As a marine risks manager and marine claims consultant with 33 years of experience, I have seen numerous cases where the concept of general average plays a pivotal role in the maritime industry. General average is a principle under maritime law where a…
“General Average and the Onus of Proof: Establishing Seaworthiness in Marine Insurance” Read More »
The VLCC tanker market softened last month, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty freight rates showed divergent trends in April. VLCC spot freight rates were softer, with the Middle East-to-East route falling 11%, m-o-m. In contrast, Suezmax s…
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States must take “all necessary measures” to prevent, reduce and control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from any source – simply participating in global efforts is not necessarily enough. Today in Hamburg, Germany, The International Tribunal for the La…
Ann Waite, a top marine claims expert, has been elected to chair the Association of Average Adjusters for the year 2024-25. Ms Waite was at the same time, at the annual general meeting of Fellows on May 8, 2024, elected an Honorary Fellow of the Associ…