‘Towering’ British shipping lawyer Douglas Bateson dies in Athens car crash
Piraeus head of Penningtons Manches Cooper had built a solid reputation after four decades
Insurance
Swedish Club looks to build its core business in uncertain times
New boss Thomas Nordberg turns to digitalisation to make its business more resilient
Stena finance director Peter Claesson appointed Swedish Club chair
Lennart Simonsson steps down from Swedish Club board after 16 years
P&I clubs play critical role in UN emergency operation for timebomb tanker
International Group members provide cover for salvage company and tanker involved in ship-to-ship transfer
High risk insurance cover for ‘time bomb’ tanker placed in London
Fidelis MGU named as lead underwriter for comprehensive insurance package
Ukraine agrees compensation scheme for ships damaged by Russian invasion
Up to $547m has been set aside for the initiative, which is hoped will encourage shipowners to remain in the country
Italian special forces board ro-ro vessel to catch stowaways
Cameras spotted illegal immigrants below deck carrying ‘sharp’ objects
Italian special forces board ro-ro vessel to catch stowaways (Video)
Cameras spotted illegal immigrants below deck carrying ‘sharp’ objects
Gard boosts its legal team by hiring former Thomas Miller executive
Alexandra Couvadelli joins Norwegian insurance giant after 29 years at rival insurer
Bimco’s Russian oil price cap clause puts compliance onus on charterers
Draft contract developed to govern relations between shipowners and charterers