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Who’s at fault when AI’s driving a cargo ship?
June 29, 2023 Philip PoradoIt’s 2035 and a maritime court has convened to determine who’s at fault when a seagoing vessel made an error in passage planning – a safety exercise that maps a voyage from start to finish, including harbour navigation and docking.…
How COVID-19 impacts maritime risk
June 9, 2020 by Greg MeckbachRestrictions imposed on international travel to limit the spread of COVID-19 may be a concern for merchant shipping because crews could be overdue for a rest, Allianz Global Commercial Specialty suggests in a recent paper. “Due to closed international borders…
Why Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Lloyd’s
December 2, 2019 by Greg MeckbachA $5.6-million court award in favour of Lloyds Underwriters and one of its Quebec-based shipowner clients has been restored by the Supreme Court of Canada. Desgagnés Transport Inc. v. Wärtsilä Canada Inc., released Nov. 28, means a section of the…
Hot Cargo
December 1, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWith the size of today’s container ships, damage from a fire on a single container could result in a loss of millions of dollars. And cargo that is susceptible to spontaneous combustion, especially when not properly declared, can be especially risky.