The Paraná River provides entrance to inland South America through Argentina from the Atlantic Ocean and acts as a grain super-highway for much of South America.

The International Maritime Organization is requiring Shipowners and Managers to include cyber security management procedures in their Safety Management System by 2021.

The IMO has been regulating and reducing sulphur emissions from ships since 2005, Learn more about issues which we have seen coming into play along with legal and practical tips which may be of help to members.

California recently amended its state workers compensation laws to create a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 injuries arise out of an employment relationship and are compensable.

As part of our series of live webinars covering various Loss Prevention issues, the UK club provided a live webinar for Members, brokers and industry contacts in the Americas region. 

The Mississippi remains difficult to navigate, prone to high water, and thus perpetually awash with high value claims.

Over the past few months, we have seen different areas within the maritime industry adopting video technology to carry out functions that would have otherwise required a physical presence.

During the last few weeks, U.S. authorities have increased their focus on international shipping in a recent escalation of sanctions.

BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to local lockdowns.