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Message from the President: A challenging start to 2024

In February, my colleagues on the Executive Committee and the Chairs of the Technical Committees and Forums met in London to discuss a range...

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Red Sea – Proceeding With Caution

The ongoing Houthi actions in the Red Sea are causing the maritime industry to address the consequences of frequent attacks in a changed risk landscape. Container...

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A personal view on the situation in the Red Sea

The intensifying conflict in the Red Sea is causing profound disruptions in the maritime industry, with marine insurers grappling with escalating...

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Russian shipping and trade − Sanctions risk analysis

A spate of events and actions have hit the headlines in recent months regarding Russian trade sanctions and the enforcement of its various...

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Benefits of updating war risks clauses in charterparty contracts

Although most of us dislike the introduction of new laws, guidance and compliance, they are often necessary and shipowners and...

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Dealing with the impact of major marine crises

In the past two months, global supply chains have experienced significant disruptions due to major shipping companies rerouting their voyages away from...

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OFAC Sanctions Update

Almost everything we do in the shipping sector is conditioned by geopolitical developments, whether in the Red Sea, supply chain difficulties in the Bab-el-Mandab strait or the...

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Reflective Thinking on Non-Technical Skills and CRM Training

As an industry we are aware of the requirements to undertake Crew Resource Management (CRM) training, but how much do we really...

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New look for IUMI Asia Forum

As IUMI’s Asia Hub, Hong Kong is delighted to host the fourth IUMI Asia Forum at the New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel on 4 and 5 June 2024. Since 2019, the...

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Summary of the 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 11)

The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 9) met from 19-23 February 2024....

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Auto chip shortage ending in 2024 could lead to overloading car carriers

In recent years, the auto industry has been hit by a shortage of semiconductor chips. Industry experts and surveys conducted...

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“The Polar”: Decision from the English Supreme Court

In January 2024, the English Supreme Court confirmed in The Polar that the mere fact that charterers paid additional insurance premiums for...

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10th Session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 10)

The Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) deals with technical and operational matters related to...

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Winter Meeting 2024

The annual IUMI winter meeting is an opportunity for the Executive Committee and the Chairs of the Technical Committees and Forums to gather for formal joint discussions. This...

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Podcast: Marine insurance implications from a shift of emphasis in offshore energy

In this podcast we are joined by Michele Cibrario from Swiss Re and Vice Chair of our Offshore Energy Committee....

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Why Insurers Must Understand Their Transit Route Accumulations

Maritime transport through key transit routes, that funnel around 80% of global goods movement, is under threat from global forces such...

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Securing Focus: Mid-Market Trucking

One sector of the trucking industry that requires extra attention from a risk management perspective is Mid-Market Trucking. Mid-Market Trucking refers to loads...

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New faces join our Technical Committees

It is always a pleasure to welcome new faces to our Technical Committees and this year we are doubly delighted to see 11 younger members join us as Junior...

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Podcast: A convergence of crises: restrictions in the Panama and Suez canals.

Mariella Dauphinee, Marine Claims Leader at Coast Underwriters (an Intact Insurance Company) and IUMI Executive...

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Welcome to three new IPPs

We are delighted to welcome three new IUMI Professional Partners this quarter and we very much look forward to working with them.   Weiland Rechtsanwälte...

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Congratulations to the IUMI Hull and Cargo exam candidates

Many congratulations to these candidates who have successfully passed the IUMI Hull and Cargo examinations in 2023. The pass mark for the...

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CMI Colloquium 2024

As a Consultative Member of the Comité Maritime International (CMI), we are pleased to announce that the organisation will hold its 2024 Colloquium in Gothenburg 22-24...

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