Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
The recent decision in Three Fifty Markets, Ltd. v Argos M M/V, 166 F.4th 462 (5th Cir. 2026), issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on February…
Given the importance of Shipping and in particular that of Greek Shipping in keeping a balance to the economy and well being of 8 billion people on Planet Ocean, world…
Further to our last, another brief but to the point discussion on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, the cost of rising energy affecting all means of transport and…
REGION: Persian Gulf – Gulf of OMAN – West Indian Ocean – Somalia – Bab El Mandab – Southern Red Sea Reference: Joint War Committee, date 3rd March 2026, Circular…
Brief Update No 26/02 Date: 30 January 2026 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Intelligence Department. The provided Intel and Information…
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for Hargreaves Lansdown, October 2025. Respondents could give more than one answer. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The…
At the closing stages of 2025 and given the geopolitical turmoil, Vergina TV’s Stergios Kalogiros interviews John Faraclas on Geopolitical and other issues affecting International Shipping and in particular Greek…
Earlier this week we wrote on the U.S. seizure of MT SKIPPER and the questions it raised. Today we take a closer look at what this action may mean for…
Day 2 of the Libya Africa International Gas Forum – Tripoli, Libya Keynote Presentation: Maritime Risk Management – A Holistic Approach In this keynote, Nikos Georgopoulos Chief Business Development Officer…
[08 December 2025] – [London] – A single technical error by an uninsured subcontractor has resulted in a US$70,000 settlement and prompted International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) to warn ship…
by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers War risk premiums for vessels operating in the Black Sea have surged dramatically, reflecting a sharp rise in maritime incidents…
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Baltic KYC Webinar:Fraud in the Maritime Value Chain – Trends, Regulation and Due Diligence In Conversation with Barry Vitou and Jos StanderwickTuesday, 25 November 2025 | 12:00–12:45 GMTZoom Webinar Register now…
Q3 results present a stark reality check as deep-rooted challenges resurface across all criteria LONDON, 29 October 2025 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers reveal a…
by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers 2025 is shaping up to be another defining year for the marine insurance market. Despite an easing in certain premium…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/20 Date: 02 October 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided…
REGISTER NOW Introduction The Grand Amanda is the most detailed judicial discussion on the scope of the Implied Indemnity since the Court of Appeal decision in The Island Archon some thirty odd years…
Join us for a Weekend This October on our Criminalisation of the Mariner Course Are you looking for the opportunity to critically evaluate the development, aims and application of the…
Geopolitical conflicts and shifting trade patterns are redefining risks and opportunities for the marine insurance sector. Opening this year’s International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference in Singapore, IUMI President…
When a long-standing Baltic Exchange panelist member found themselves chasing an unpaid commission of more than US$50,000, months of reminders and follow-ups had brought no result. The broker had acted…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/18 Date: 29 August 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd…
Marine insurers are being called to widen their understanding of modern slavery and forced labour across the maritime and extended global supply chains as scrutiny intensifies from regulators, investors, and…
The Western District of Washington recently issued a pair of summary judgment decisions opening the way for liability in a $14.3 million oil spill clean-up cost recovery action. The case…
A significant issue exists regarding the interplay between traditional marine perils, such as a vessel grounding, and emerging threats stemming from GPS spoofing. This is particularly relevant in the context…