Three years after initial protests and warnings, the infamous shipbreaking company Deep Water Recovery Ltd (DWR) persists in scrapping vessels at Union Bay, Canada, in blatant violation of international and national…
With the latest news that a ship containing high amounts of toxic substances will be dismantled in Union Bay, Stand.earth, Georgia Strait Alliance, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform and the Basel…
Asbestos at Sea: an unexpected problem Less than one year remains for the owners of any ships above 500GT calling at EU ports or anchorages to arrange surveys, required by…
Clemenceau’s sister ship heading for the scrapyard – France must act responsibly The French Courts stopped the scrapping of the asbestos-laden aircraft carrier Clemenceau on the beach of Alang, India…
(17 MARCH 2016, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM) Asbestos has been dubbed the “hidden killer”. SGS United Kingdom Ltd is offering training to help employees avoid exposure to asbestos – the UK’s number…
The role of asbestos in causing lung cancer is identified as a crucial question in future development of long-tail liability claims, according to new research from the International Underwriting Association…
A proposal for the Scottish government to recover medical costs for treating asbestos diseases is unequitable, could prove unlawful and would drive up the cost of liability insurance. The plan…
Legacy asbestos and environmental exposure claims remain big headache for insurers globally, Clyde & Co conference spells out By James Brewer A London conference has highlighted continuing anxiety in global…