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Growing ‘Shadow’ Tanker Fleet Poses Safety and Environment Danger: Report

The growth of the shadow tanker fleet, estimated at almost 600 vessels, is likely to pose safety and environmental concerns, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) said in its Safety & Shipping Review 2023. The development of the shadow oil tanker fleet is the latest consequence to challenge shipowners, their crew and insurers more […]

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Liner Shipping Reduces Sailing Speed Amid Environmental Concerns and Changing Market

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, global shipping is experiencing a shift in operations.  According to the world’s largest shipping association, BIMCO, liner operators increased average sailing speeds by up to 4% during the pandemic to accommodate strong demand and port congestion. In contrast, the first quarter of 2023 saw a 4% year-over-year decrease in average sailing […]

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De-Risking Environmental Impacts in Latin America with Marine Assurance

Shipping’s ongoing evolution of improving its safety, security, health, environmental and operational performance makes this a defining time for the industry. MIS Marine’s Americas Executive Gonzalo Mera Truffini explains how building a better understanding of a vessel’s entire risk portfolio through Marine Assurance can act as a springboard to support the most complex situations concerning the environment […]

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