UK minister’s claims of sanctions success ring hollow
Svarog Shipping was fined in May for failing to respond to an investigation, although no breach was found
Insurance
Russian insurers pick up business from sanctions squeeze
If we can’t get insurance from Western Europe we’ll do it ourselves, says Russian market
Near miss attack on Eastern Pacific ship in Red Sea prompts risk review
Insurance chief says decarbonisation, fees and attacks part of complex environment for shipowners to navigate
Marine insurers kick off annual meet in Singapore
Global upheaval and new technology on the agenda for International Union of Marine Insurance gathering
New Lloyd’s CEO delays tech system orchestrated by his predecessor with promise of hefty cost savings
Patrick Tiernan says cloud-based revolution will not be in place before 2028
Beware of explosion risk from car carrier fires, warn insurers
Latest research highlights changes in tactics to tackle blazes on ships moving electric cars
Sanctioned dark fleet owner finally pays up after seafarer’s death on Russian tanker
Financial wrangling linked to the blacklisted tanker is just the latest case of crew payment problems with shadow fleet vessels
Sanctioned Russian tanker detained over unpaid wages
Russian seafarers’ union says changes of owner, flag and insurer cast doubt on ability to pay crew
Fire warning issued as ‘silver tsunami’ of ageing ships raises red flag for Nordic insurers
Insurers say older vessels are contributing to a rise in engine room fires
Shipowners trading Russian oil tipped to follow European lead on price cap rules
Two-tier price has added confusion to highly complex sanctions