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Ship Insurer West Withdraws Cover on 2 Russian Ships Over U.S. Sanctions

British ship insurer West of England has withdrawn cover for two container ships operated by Russia’s FESCO Transportation Group after the vessels were listed by the U.S. Treasury as part of broader sanctions, West said on Wednesday. These are the …

Maintenance Work Causes Majority of Auxiliary Engine Damage in Vessels: Swedish Club

The majority of all auxiliary engine damage takes place immediately after maintenance work in vessels, according to an investigation by The Swedish Club, a protection & indemnity marine insurer. A key finding is that 55 percent of casualties occur within …

NotPetya Cyber Attack Cost World’s Biggest Container Shipping Line up to $300M

The June cyber attack that paralyzed the computer systems in companies around the world is estimated to have cost the world’s biggest container shipping line between $200 million and $300 million, A.P. Moller-Maersk said Wednesday. The Copenhagen-based group, which was …

Container Ship Runs Aground at Antwerp Port, Blocking Traffic

Traffic to and from Antwerp, Europe’s second-biggest port, was halted on Monday after a container ship ran aground on the banks of the river Scheldt which connects the port to the North Sea. A spokeswoman said workers were trying to …

Icebergs, Insurance Hamper Top of the World Shipping Route

The new shipping route opened up through the Arctic by climate change will not be crowded any time soon. Cargoes of coal, diesel and gas have made the trip but high insurance costs, slow going and strict environmental rules mean …

Allianz Analyzes Marine Risks – 100 Years after Titanic Disaster

Specialist marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has taken an in depth look at the current state of marine insurance 100 years after the sinking of the Titanic. That legendary disaster led to improved safety requirements for ocean …