Majority of STS operations are done by smaller local or regional operators with unverifiable safety management systems, says risk assurance specialist

Some owners ‘now innocently conducting an illegitimate voyage’, notes lawyer

The safety of crews and vessels in what is still a war zone is upmost in the minds of owners, who are carrying out risk assessments before committing to any trade linked to the region

Worst-case scenario of high insurance premiums jacking up costs to buyers and thus to hungry consumers in emerging market economies now looks to have been averted

Industry still has concerns regarding the safety and security of vessels, and their crew engaging in trade, says Intercargo chairman

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Unsold corn consignment analysed in late May and judged sound, with repeat fumigation as a precautionary measure

‘Steamship Mutual remains in a strong position, with substantial free reserves and a growing membership,’ says Stephen Martin

No sign yet of alternative Russian provision yet emerging, despite earlier promises by Medvedev

NorthStandard merger does not necessarily mean other marine mutuals will join forces any time soon, says Andrew Taylor

‘We have committed our support to the Lloyd's market-led initiative. We are very supportive of it,’ says chief executive

‘Economic conditions are challenging, and activity and income for our industry is volatile year on year. The trend towards a smaller number of larger and more complicated cases enhances that annual variability,’ says Sloane