(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; April 23, 2025) – The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has awarded Crowley mariners serving on the Crowley-managed containership Potomac Express and the company’s LNG-powered container/roll on-roll off vessel El Coqui with the Honor & Excellence...
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DESKSIDE BRIEFING: The Centre for Disaster Protection Comments on 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
23 April, 2025 – If you are reporting on the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), taking place from April 21 to 26, in Washington, D.C, please consider the following comment from Daniel Clarke, Executive Director, the Centre for Disaster Protection.
“As global leaders gather in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and IMF, they are being urged to confront a hard truth: without tackling...
Market report: Optimism rises amid hopes for reprieve in trade war
- FTSE 100 set for gains in early trade following talk of a de-escalation in US trade war with China.
- Gold retreats from record highs after Trump indicates he’s in mood for negotiation.
- Latest UK government borrowing figures make difficult reading for UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
- Brent Crude rises amid hopes for slightly higher energy demand, while sanctions could hit supplies.
- Elon Musk realises he’s got fingers in too many pies and goes part-time in Doge department.
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Essential advice from The Swedish Club for Masters handling liquid cargo
In response to the increasing pressures faced by maritime professionals to expedite cargo operations and to prevent cargo claims, marine insurance specialist The Swedish Club has released a comprehensive guide aimed at reinforcing the importance of adhering to standard sampling procedures for liquid cargo. This guide is designed to support Masters and crew members in maintaining the highest safety standards while managing the...
How parents dictate their children’s resilience
- The higher the level of education your parents had, the more financially resilient you’re likely to be.
- If your parents were employed when you were growing up, you’re far more likely to be resilient than if they didn’t work.
- If your parents owned a property with a mortgage when you were a teenager, you’re also likely to be more resilient – and be on track with home ownership.
- But it doesn’t happen by osmosis – there are key steps to build your child’s resilience.
Figures from the HL Savings &...
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Nexus Underwriting appoints Ana Ortega Lamaignère as Broker & Partner Manager for Spain, Trade Credit Europe
Madrid, 22nd April 2025 – Nexus Underwriting (‘Nexus’), a Brown & Brown group business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ana Ortega Lamaignère as Broker & Partner Manager for Spain in its Trade Credit business in Europe, effective 1st April 2025. Ana will report to Samuel Fattahzadeh, Head of Europe for Nexus Trade Credit.
Ana joins Nexus with extensive experience in both banking and broking, having most recently served as Sales Manager for Coface Global Solutions...
Strategic Marine announces another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services in Thailand
Strategic Marine has achieved another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services (TMS), strengthening a partnership that has been evolving since 2022. This latest milestone further cements the ongoing collaboration between Strategic Marine, Prima Marine Group, and TMS, as they work together to provide innovative and efficient vessels tailored to the demands of the offshore sector in Thailand and beyond.
Following the successful handover of the first two Gen 4 FCBs, TMS RANOD and TMS RAMAN,...
Indian Register of Shipping Relocates Kakinada Office to Strengthen Regional Presence
Mumbai, 21 April 2025 – Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer superior services to the local maritime community.
The inauguration ceremony of the new office was marked by the presence of key stakeholders...
NAMEPA Plans to Discuss Mariner Safety at the Upcoming Safety at Sea Seminar and Amver Awards in Washington DC Next Month!
Keeping Our Mariners Safe and Secure: A Key Panel at NAMEPA’s Safety at Sea Seminar
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) continues to build out the agenda for the Safety at Sea Seminar happening on May 22nd in Washington D.C. A pivotal discussion, Keeping Our Mariners Safe and Secure, will conclude our program, leading into the AMVER Awards presented by the United States Coast Guard.
Mariners are the backbone of the maritime industry, and this panel will address...