IUMI Eye Newsletter December 2020

Message from the President: Roll on 2021

As I sit here on a cold autumn morning in early November penning the final President’s message of 2020 for the excellent IUMI Eye publication, the...

Cargo Integrity Group – embracing the CTU Code

The Cargo Integrity Group is a cross-sector initiative aimed at improving the packing of goods in cargo transport units and multi-modal containers....

IUMI Stats Report 2020: Third edition with many highlights

The IUMI Stats Report 2020 is the third in a series of annual reports launched in 2018. It presents a range of statistical data from a...

Q&A with Butch Bacani, Programme Leader, UN Environment Programme’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative

In a nutshell, how would you describe the main role of the United Nations...

Paris MoU to make inspection data in bulk available again

A number of the maritime industry organisations, including IUMI, had expressed concern with regard to the Paris MoU on Port State Control...

COVID-19 Vaccine distribution – A big challenge with high risks for pharmaceutical logistics

The storage and transportation of pharmaceutical products generally...

COVID-19 vaccine logistics: Potential risks and pain points

According to the WHO, there are currently more than 100 COVID-19 vaccine candidates under development, with a number of these in the...

Spreading the word: First guide on ESG risks for the insurance industry

Marine insurers are no exception to the growing importance being associated with a forward-looking and sustainable business...

Flexitank transports – A critical assessment

Flexitank transports are becoming increasingly popular as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to conventional forms of transport for...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the IMO

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the temporary closure of the IMO headquarters building, thus preventing the possibility of physical...

IUMI Podcast

Did you miss our last podcast? Check it out HERE. Our latest podcast features Facts & Figures Committee Chairperson Philip Graham and Vice-Chairperson Astrid Seltmann talking about...

Using data and technology to create a more sustainable supply chain

In 2019, IUMI committed to raising awareness of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities in the marine...

Summary of the 75th session of the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75)

The Maritime Environment Protection Committee met virtually for its 75th session from 16-20 November...

Recession in Latin America: the impact of COVID-19 on the economy of the region

The pandemic caused by the coronavirus has hit the Latin American economy hard, especially during the second quarter...

Always hard to predict…or hardly predictable? The Offshore Energy market will pay its toll in 2021...

The year 2020 has seen an unprecedented number of windstorms with quite a few affecting oil...

How better insurance intelligence can help cargo underwriters improve rate adequacy for a sustainable future

In September 2020 Sean Dalton, Chairperson of IUMI’s Cargo Committee shared a...

Summary of the 102nd session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 102)

The Maritime Safety Committee met virtually for its 102nd session from 4-11 November 2020. The meeting was chaired by...

People at IUMI – IUMI EYE December 2020 - Frank Streidl

What is your IUMI role today and what does it involve? Joining IUMI in 2013 as the International Underwriting Association (IUA)...

Summary of the 44th session of the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL 44)

The Facilitation Committee met over five days in the first ever virtual regular session of an IMO Committee from 28...

Update on the Major Claims Database

Having worked in close partnership with IUMI Professional Partner, the Boston Consulting Group, we are pleased to announce that at this year’s IUMI annual...

Not just a ‘virtual’ success

We are delighted to report that the 2020 Annual Conference was hailed as a great success despite not being able to meet in person. It goes without saying that we...

Cyber Security & Management Systems Handling Risk and Opportunity

As the maritime community is becoming increasingly connected, vessels technologically sophisticated and vessel operators...

Welcome to IUMI, JLB Expertises

We are delighted to announce that JLB Expertises has joined IUMI as an IUMI Professional Partner (IPP). JLB Expertises is the international head office of Cabinet...

Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2020

The highly anticipated third instalment of the Global Maritime Issues Monitor has recently been circulated and is available here for download...