Norwegian marine mutual comes through with ‘solid’ technical performance

True, the first-half numbers look pretty good. The second half could be an entirely different story

Lloyd’s Register, Maersk and the ports of Felixstowe and Charleston will examine the regulatory, security and operational framework needed to support future nuclear-powered containership operations, looking beyond reactor technology to real-world deployment

Clyde & Co draws comparison between Strait of Hormuz crisis and 1956 Suez closure, which saw cases come to court many years later

Helen Barden takes over as club’s head of external affairs

Heart disease leading cause of fatalities at sea

Marine industry may find itself needing to re-examine outdated wordings to ensure policies stay fit for purpose

Disputes could arise on the back of Hormuz force majeures in the long term as buyers challenge sellers’ abilities, or lack thereof, to perform their contractual obligations

Meetings earlier this year proved inconclusive, say market sources

Saudi-linked vessels can still secure charterers’ liability cover despite new International Group exclusions, but at a higher cost, while Riyadh explores a state-backed marine insurance scheme to shield shipping from escalating Red Sea war risks