IUMI Eye Newsletter September 2020

Message from the President: A warm welcome to (a ‘virtual’) Stockholm

What a difference a year makes! I don’t suppose anyone other than the most skilled pandemic experts with a sharp eye...

European Parliament impatient on greenhouse gas ambitions

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) demand an ambitious legislation for greenhouse gas emissions ‘in line with the European...

IUMI and National Cargo Bureau (NCB): Partners in the push for improved containership safety

In July the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) published a white paper advocating for a comprehensive approach...

IUMI launches new podcast series

Never one to shy away from new ways of communicating with our members we have recently launched a new podcast series to cover a range of marine insurance matters....

COVID-19: Does marine behaviour data show signs of recovery for global shipping?

Global business leaders are assessing the full impact of COVID-19 with a focus on getting the economy back on track....

New sanctions regimes and compliance issues for marine insurers

There has never been greater focus by sanctions authorities on the maritime sector, with increasing pressure on owners, operators and...

Underwater inspection of fixed offshore steel structures

Offshore structures are large platforms that provide the necessary facilities and equipment for exploration and production at sea. Generally,...

Q&A with Ian Lennard, President, National Cargo Bureau (NCB)

In a nutshell, how would you describe the main role of the NCB? NCB is a not for profit organisation dedicated to our mission of safety...

Liability limitations of the CMR – can they be waived?

The liability of carriers for loss of, or damage to, the goods carried is as we all are aware limited both in terms of scope of liability but...

International Maritime Organization (IMO) – a brief update

Like so many other physical meetings and events, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Committee...

Preview of the Inland Hull, Fishing and Yachts Committee IUMI conference workshop

The world does not stand still, and technological developments are moving at an accelerated pace. Increase in...

Diesel electric battery hybrid vessels: Is it for every vessel?

In the face of increased environmental regulations, the marine industry is looking for technological ways to reduce its environmental...

A personal view: cargo underwriting in 2020

As cargo underwriters returned to work following the 1 January renewal, the outlook for 2020 was promising in that the market should continue to improve....