The US has followed its UK, Canadian and EU counterparts with restrictions on Russian-associated vessels in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but abiding to the latest presidential proclamation is no mean feat

The maritime guidance from US and UK regulators Ofac and Ofsi sends a clear message to marine insurers: stay vigilant, know your customer and monitor those you are insuring

The key to unlocking the maritime transparency treasure chest is access to comprehensive data. What do you do if parts of the data key are removed or locked away?

The Beirut port explosion, storage of hazardous goods, and the pandemic impact on seafarers’ health and rights exposes wider issues about regulatory weaknesses, accountability and the need for transparency in the shipping industry

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will have a profound impact on the viability of several shipping companies. In the first six months of 2020, the Lloyd’s List Intelligence Credit Risk team downgraded guidance for at least 20% of companies globally.

Building a picture of fleet risk and vessel behaviour is important not only to the insurance industry and underwriters, but also to legislators, charterers, shippers, traders and the trade finance community