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Message from the president: Times are changing

Our conference in September will give the marine insurance and transport professionals gathering in Berlin the opportunity to review the main events...

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Masterclass in cargo insurance: Last chance to register

A few spaces are still available for this year’s Masterclass in cargo insurance. The course will take place in London...

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New IMO fire protection regulations for container ships

Since 2012, IUMI’s Loss Prevention Committee (LPC) has been committed to improving fire protection aboard container ships. An IUMI...

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Podcast: Lloyd’s Open Form – a review of the changes

Lloyd’s Open Form is the most commonly used contract for international marine salvage. This important contract has recently been...

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UN CEFACT / ICC – Digitalisation of trade documents

The 42nd United Nations CEFACT (Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business) Forum was held in Palais des Nations in Geneva,...

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Significant vessel and port investment vital to drive offshore wind success

The offshore wind industry has undergone transformational levels of investment over the last five years and this looks set...

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Best Practices for Flexible Tanks in Liquid Bulk Cargo Transport

The IUMI Loss Prevention Committee has developed a paper outlining best practices regarding the safe and efficient transport of...

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Q&A with James Herbert, Secretary General, ISU

In this edition we catch up with James Herbert, Secretary General of the International Salvage Union.   For those not familiar with the ISU, can...

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Pay to be paid rule upheld again

The English High Court recently reaffirmed the validity of the pay to be paid rule in the context of marine insurance, rejecting an attempt to distinguish between...

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Hull cover for depreciation in value

In 2022, the German Supreme Court dismissed an application by the assured claimant against the denial of leave to appeal against a decision by the Hanseatic...

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CrowdStrike’s wake-up call: What the marine industry can learn for the future

As the maritime industry becomes more dependent on digital systems, its vulnerability to cyber incidents increases,...

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The mystery of the damaged dolphin

A recent case highlighted the importance of investigating surrounding circumstances when facing an unexplained loss. A cruise ship was moored at a terminal in...

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The evolution and importance of loss prevention measures in the maritime industry

The maritime industry, crucial for global trade, faces significant risks ranging from natural hazards to human...

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Offshore wind in blue oceans

Achieving sustainable energy utilisation has become a global priority, necessitating the insurance industry's involvement in this green revolution. Offshore wind...

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IUMI: 150 years at the forefront of marine risk. A brief history

Pre 1874: Before IUMI It is widely thought that marine is the oldest form of insurance perhaps dating back as early as the...

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World Shipping Council: Cargo Safety Program

Recent casualties on containerships underscore the persistent threat from mis-declared or improperly stowed dangerous goods. Effective cargo screening...

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Loss Prevention – A Collaborative Approach

WHAT: do we mean by loss prevention? Loss Prevention (LP) is the term given to the activities that help provide anticipatory safety measures for...

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Ensuring Maritime Security in Israel

“Israel ports are considered as the safest in the world […] despite several previous conflicts, no damage was sustained to any ship moored in all...

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Navigating sanctions evasion: Trade analysis of high-priority goods exports to Russia

Various governments and supranational blocks and organisations have rolled out sanctions against Russia with the...

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Meeting present and future maritime challenges

With 90% of traded goods shipped by sea, 99% of the global internet traffic transiting through subsea cables or 30% of total hydrocarbon production...

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Why insurers should monitor their transit route accumulations

The global maritime sector is facing a series of unprecedented disruptions that pose challenges for business, consumers, insurers and...

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Mubeen Naaz awarded IUMI bursary for WMU postgrad programme

We are delighted to announce that Mubeen Naaz from MS Amlin in Dubai has been awarded the partial bursary for the World Maritime...

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Revised IMO guidelines for accepting insurance certificates

As part of its active engagement with IMO, IUMI has been part of a Correspondence Group working to revise guidelines that provide advice...

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Welcome to Fradjusting, a new IUMI Professional Partner

We warmly welcome Fradjusting into the IUMI family as a Professional Partner. Fradjusting is an independent survey and adjusting company...

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Congratulations to Miran Marusic

Each year we offer a complimentary place at our annual conference to the student who has achieved the highest score in our examinations. This year, we are delighted...

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