Michael Kingston
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Voyage of the Crystal Serenity through north-west passage tests new Polar Code regulations
Commercial pressures must not be allowed to overrule safety concerns
LNG megastructures – the challenge for insurers
The growing demand for liquefied natural gas heralds the rise not only of the 'cities of the sea' but also the safety concerns and other risks associated with these offshore megastructures
Northern Exposure
In October, 1,500 delegates gathered at the Arctic Circle Conference in Iceland to discuss the northern sea route. How realistic is the concept, what are its benefits and pitfalls and what rules will govern the route?
Trading places
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement presents great opportunities for insurers, but the ramifications of getting it wrong are huge
Optimism as new voyage limitation guidance tabled as Polar Code reaches final stages
The need for regulation in the polar regions has been highlighted by the Deepwater Horizon and Costa Concordia disasters
Managing risk in the thawing north
As the Arctic opens to mining and shipping, we must protect this vital resource