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…
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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…
Mooring operations are one of the most dangerous operational activities that ship and shore personnel must carry out on a daily basis. The International Group of P&I Clubs was notified of 858 injuries and a shocking 31 fatalities in mooring-related…
Capesize This week, the Capesize market saw a steady decline, with the BCI 5TC beginning at $25,773 and dropping daily, except for a modest rise of $962 today, ending the week at $22,180. Despite healthy cargo volumes in the Pacific, market activity wa…
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