maritime law

245 Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer, Cusack & Co Pty Ltd

The Australian General Average Nerd

Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd in Melbourne, is an expert on General Average. If you have never understood the principles of the General Average, this episode is for you! In addition, there is no aspect of the maritime industry we don’t touch upon in our conversation. #everyconversationmatters 

What do you think about the concept of “Sea Embassy” as a way to solve the entire autonomous ship issue? Do you think that’s a way forward? 

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The Importance of Classification Societies in the Maritime Industry

classification society

Maritime classification societies were born out of a need to ensure the continued safety and security of the maritime domain with respect to the vessels and the various marine aiding constructions.  The role of a classification societyis thus quite set and of utmost importance.

Without classification societies for ships, there would be no benchmark or guideline standards for vessels and other constructions.

The Initiation

The initial practice by a group of merchant marine underwriters to try and...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/the-importance-of-classification-societies-in-the-maritime-industry/

One Day for Seafarers, A Lifetime of Work Ahead

Day of seafarer

Each year, the 25th of June is celebrated as the Day of the Seafarer (DoTS). Fourteen years ago, on this very day, major revisions were adopted to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and its Code in Manila, Philippines.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) already recognised 2010 as the ‘Year of the Seafarer’. That same year, the global maritime community resolved to honour the unique contributions of seafarers...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/one-day-for-seafarers-a-lifetime-of-work-ahead/

What are Intermodal and Multimodal Transport Systems?

Cargo transport

Global trade necessitates the movement of goods from one corner of the world to another. An estimated US$ 48,018 billion worth of trade merchandise changed hands in 2023.

The modern shipping containers used to transport goods are moved by road, rail, sea transport, or a combination of any of these modes of transport. 

The mode of transport used to move containers may depend upon the availability of transport slots, connectivity between trading centres, cost of transport, time factor, or a...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/what-are-intermodal-and-multimodal-transport-systems/

Why Dry Ice Is Used For Packaging

dry ice marking

The solid form of carbon dioxide gas is commonly known as Dry Ice. One, which is a colourless and odourless gas, and the other, its solid form, share the same chemical formula as CO2.

Often referred to as a wonder agent, dry ice has myriad uses. In logistics, it is used in packaging to preserve frozen foods, especially during transport where other forms of cooling arrangements or mechanisms are unavailable.

Many temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical drugs and biological samples are packaged in dry...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/why-dry-ice-is-used-for-packaging/

What is the Purpose of DG Shipping?

Directorate General of ShippingWhat is DG Shipping?

The Directorate General of Shipping, India, or DG Shipping, is an office of the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

As you might understand from its name, this government agency deals with all matters related to the shipping/maritime industry in India, whether it be passing & implementing shipping policies, rules and regulations, training seafarers/ merchant navy officers per IMO guidelines, issuing certifications, ensuring seafarers’ welfare, safeguarding...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/what-is-the-purpose-of-dg-shipping/

What are Logistics Risks?

logistics risks

Transportation, warehousing, and inventory management are fraught with risks at all levels. For a successful buy-sell transaction or vice versa, all risk factors must be considered, managed, and countermeasures executed, leaving no room for error.

However, logistics management and execution of its various functions are not easy tasks. Each step has to be handled with care. Achieving zero-error performance might not always be possible, but every step should be taken to aim for this.

Supply chain...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/what-are-logistics-risks/

How Port and Terminal Operators Can Control Emissions?

port operator

While the maritime industry has, in the past few years, been the subject of intense scrutiny for its GHG emissions, most of the regulatory focus has been on the shipping sector.

While this is not unusual given that it is the maritime transport leg of the supply chain that accounts for the bulk of emissions (primarily through its bunker consumption), there are other stakeholders that also contribute to emissions (albeit not of the same magnitude as shipping). 

This set of stakeholders includes...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/how-port-and-terminal-operators-can-control-emissions/

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