Tariff uncertainties add to problems in monitoring sanctions

The panel on a l to r: Sacha Patel,Patrick Murphy, Ian Woods(moderator), Elly-Mae Toole, and Andrew Stevens, with Dr. Aleka Mandaraka -Sheppard founding director of LSLC(5th from the left).

Recent developments on the sanctions and tariffs front are clearly having a significant effect on international shipping and trade.

Speakers gathered at a London Shipping Law Centre seminar on April 30th had no doubt that the volatility and unpredictability surrounding the extent and timings of US-inspired...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/tariff-uncertainties-add-to-problems-in-monitoring-sanctions/

Reminder Invitation to LSLC event- The Crossing and Head-on Rules – 22nd May 2025 – IDRC

Introduction
In The Ever Smart, the Supreme Court construed the Collision Regulations and said the crossing rules were to be strictly applied. However, in subsequent decisions that strict approach has already been tested. This seminar will consider those decisions.

Specific issues for discussion:  

  • Departing from the strict approach: “compelling necessity”, and to what extent can the crossing rules be “moulded” by circumstances?
  • The “conundrum” of the stand-on vessel that...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/reminder-invitation-to-lslc-event-the-crossing-and-head-on-rules-22nd-may-2025-idrc/

LSLC and YMP’s Seminar on Sanctions and Tariffs

The panel

What an interesting and timely seminar that was at Clyde & Co’s spacious offices at the heart of the Square Mile on the latest developments and impact on Shipping and Trade of the current Sanctions and Tariffs earlier tonight. Over 100 delegates attended and many more from / via TEAMS.

The panel discussed issues on:

– How sanctions and tariffs are affecting the shipping and trade industry.

– Latest developments with sanctions and tariffs

– The interaction with force majeure clauses

–...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/lslc-and-ymps-seminar-on-sanctions-and-tariffs/

DNV’s Maritime Academy course – MARINE INSURANCE and CLAIMS – Live Virtual Classroom

MARINE INSURANCE & CLAIMS– Live Virtual Classroom

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 20 and 21 May 2025, a two-day live virtual classroom on Marine Insurance and Claims. The workshop is designed for those working in the operation and in dealing with insurance and claims matters, in shipowning and management companies. It aims to give an understanding of the legal and practical aspects of marine insurance and claims management.

Venue, date:  Live Virtual Classroom, 21-22 May...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/28/dnvs-maritime-academy-course-marine-insurance-and-claims-live-virtual-classroom-2/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 08 – 13 March 2025

John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, President Sea Guardian SG Ltd., Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. , Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet , Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE

​​ Brief Update No 25/09 Date: 14 Mar 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/14/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-08-13-march-2025/

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas: MARINE INSURANCE & CLAIMS

Dr. Marina Papaioannou

MARINE INSURANCE & CLAIMS

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 12 and 13 March 2025, a two-day course on Marine Insurance and Claims. The workshop is designed for those working in the operation and in dealing with insurance and claims matters, in shipowning and management companies. It aims to give an understanding of the legal and practical aspects of marine insurance and claims management.

Venue, date:  DNV Premises, 12-13 March 2025  (10:00 – 17:00)           

Train...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/19/dnvs-maritime-academy-hellas-marine-insurance-claims/

New London Market Construction and Engineering Group formed

A new London Market committee for construction and engineering claims professionals has been established by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The group will meet regularly providing a formal discussion forum for company representatives. It will promote good practice, host educational presentations and share industry insights.

Joe Shaw, Senior Underwriting and Claims Executive at the IUA, said: “Our Construction and Engineering Claims Committee offers an exciting opportunity for...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/11/new-london-market-construction-and-engineering-group-formed/

Boris Becker guilty of bankruptcy offences

Monaco
Good Morning Monaco

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Boris Becker found guilty of bankruptcy breaches
One-time tennis golden boy and former Monaco resident Boris Becker has been found guilty in London of four charges relating to the concealment of assets during a bankruptcy hearing in 2017…

International Mothers of Monaco get spot at Book Fair
Monaco-based art photographer Valentina Selvaggia de Gaspari will present her book International Mothers of Monaco at the upcoming International Book Fair taking...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/09/boris-becker-guilty-of-bankruptcy-offences/

Experts expound practical aspects of collision claims to underwriters and average adjusters

Michiel Starmans of Spliethoff (chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters); Alistair Johnston, partner at CJC Law; and Chris Zavos, partner at Kennedys.

London, Monday 28th March 2022:   A raft of consequences faces shipowners, insurers, and adjusters in dealing with the aftermath of ship collisions, speakers at the latest joint seminar in London of the Association of Average Adjusters and the International Underwriting Association made clear.

Casualties harbour potential cost implications...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/28/experts-expound-practical-aspects-of-collision-claims-to-underwriters-and-average-adjusters/

Union for safety inspectors joins Nautilus International in P&O Ferries Campaign

Prospect, the trade union that represents surveyors working at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), has joined with Nautilus International in calling for the MCA to ward off potential disaster by performing rigorous inspections before P&O Ferries vessels are permitted to sail.

In a safety critical industry such as shipping, the importance of a competent, well trained, experienced crew cannot be overstated. This is even more the case in a company such as P&O Ferries where – in addition to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/25/union-for-safety-inspectors-joins-nautilus-international-in-po-ferries-campaign/