Global turmoil and tariffs reshaping global shipping, says Munich Re
World’s largest reinsurer says splits in the global order is top of the list of trends affecting the maritime sector in 2025
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Silver tsunami of ageing ships brings claims pain, marine insurers warn
Cefor warns of the impact of rerouting and an increasingly elderly global fleet
Will Russia seek multimillion-dollar compensation payout over major Kerch Strait oil spill?
Two tankers broke up in fierce storms in the Kerch Strait in December, polluting Russian and Ukrainian coastlines
Russia seeks $1bn in compensation from shipowners for oil spill
Two small tankers broke up during fierce weather in Kerch Strait
Tariff turmoil could raise marine insurance costs, warns Lloyd’s of London group
Body representing Lloyd’s of London underwriters warned of secondary hit to investments
Lone watchkeeper charged over fatal North Sea collision as probe investigates impact of fatigue
Master charged over death in disaster came on watch less than three hours before fiery collision
Master was lone watchkeeper on boxship before fatal North Sea collision as probe investigates impact of fatigue
Russian charged over death in disaster came on watch less than three hours before fiery accident
Drug smugglers using shampoo and wine to sneak past the sniffer dogs
Gangs are increasingly hiding drugs in liquids to avoid dog teams and scanners, the International Chamber of Shipping warns
Iceberg dead ahead! Swedish Club adds new iceberg spotting tool
Alerts for high-risk ice areas are being added to the club’s onboard hazard warning system
Insurers and shipping company reported for suspected oil price cap breaches
UK regulator says there were about two reports a month of breaches of oil pricing regime over a year