Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Net closes in on Putin’s super superyacht
Pressure is growing on the Italian authorities to seize Scheherazade, the huge superyacht believed to belong to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. He also owns a smaller yacht, Graceful…
One more Michelin star for Marcel Ravin
Chef Marcel Ravin of the Blue Bay at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort has won a second star in the 2022 Michelin Guide…
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/23/net-closes-in-on-putins-super-superyacht/
Future of P&O – RMT demands protection of UK seafarer jobs amid speculation that hundreds of UK seafarers are to be sacked and replaced with foreign labour
Responding to reports about the future of P&O and speculation that hundreds of UK seafarers employed by the company could be replaced by foreign labour RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said,
“We are deeply disturbed by growing speculation that the company are today planning to sack hundreds of UK seafarers and...
City watchdog gets tougher on potential crypto fraudsters as it highlights the high cost of financial scams
The FCA has released data on their work to tackle consumer harm in the investment market: https://...
UK freight association seeks members’ views on container shipping market
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is surveying its entire membership to ascertain their views on the current practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as their opinions on the easements and exemptions provided to those lines under competition law.
BIFA Director General, Robert Keen, says that over the last several months, the Secretariat has received many...
Why the West may sanction Russian Shipping Companies before it sanctions Oil & Gas
Commentary from Vivek Srivastava, Senior Trade Analyst at VesselsValue.
The outbreak of war in Eastern Ukraine has raised fears about the impact of further sanctions on global energy markets, coupled with the UK Prime Minister’s announcement today of “a massive package of economic sanctions” to come.
As far as the Shipping industry is concerned, so far, only...
Suez Canal blockage raises many questions about future claims modelling, says NI webinar
The Ever Given case is another reminder of the fragility of global supply chains and the importance of shipping but it raises some important questions about the challenges facing insurers when modelling for such claims, delegates attending a Nautical Institute webinar were told.
While the initial claim by the Suez Canal Authority was in the region of $900m it could end up being substantially lower, and...
P@S BI-MONTHLY ‘Don’t Cure, Prevent!’ Circular 12/2021
| We hope you enjoy reading our ”Don’t Cure, Prevent” bi-monthly Circular December 2021 edition. To download the Circular (.pdf) please follow the link. |
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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/28/ps-bi-monthly-dont-cure-prevent-circular-12-2021/
ASA blows whistle on Arsenal in high stakes game of NFTs
Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown
‘’The Advertising Standards Authority has taken on the role of referee in the high stakes game of crypto trading, with the whistle blown on Arsenal football club, the latest in a string of rulings against companies which are flogging coins or tokens without high risk warnings.
ASA officials are running the line, assessing every complaint, but...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/22/asa-blows-whistle-on-arsenal-in-high-stakes-game-of-nfts/
Marasco’s Risk Prevention Platform
The MM Risk Prevention Platform was set up in 18th October 2019, on the initiative of Marasco Marine’s founder and President, Mr. Anastasios Maraslis. This unique, special purpose and interest committee, which consists the Marasco Marine Ltd advisor’s board, has now grown its team further. On the 19th November...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/16/marascos-risk-prevention-platform/
Sedgwick unifies global training programs under Sedgwick University banner
Expanded geographic reach and diversified curricula to accommodate growth and skills goals of next-generation claims professionals
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2021 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced that its world-class training programs will continue expanding under the division name Sedgwick University. The company will align its in-person...