Month: March 2020

https://www.steamshipmutual.com/publications/Articles/bmp-west-africa032020.htm

Episode 3 brings you expert analysis from Italy, where coronavirus is creating major challenges for fruit and veg suppliers

http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/181343/fruitbox-now-available-on-apple-podcasts

The Best Management Practices West Africa is a new addition to the established BMP series and provides threat mitigation guidance on counter-piracy/armed robbery at sea.

http://www.standard-club.com/risk-management/knowledge-centre/news-and-commentary/2020/03/news-new-maritime-security-guidance-for-companies-and-mariners-operating-in-west-africa.aspx

If an employee’s pre-existing condition is aggravated or accelerated by work conditions, the employer can be liable for the claimant’s entire disability, not just the aggravated or accelerated portion.

http://www.standard-club.com/risk-management/knowledge-centre/news-and-commentary/2020/03/article-ninth-circuit-decision-highlights-the-value-of-medical-evidence-in-rebutting-section-20-a-presumption-in-aggravating-injury-case.aspx

James Mackintosh & Co. Pvt. Ltd. informed us that additional ports have declared Force Majeure

http://www.standard-club.com/risk-management/knowledge-centre/news-and-commentary/2020/03/news-update-indian-ports-declare-force-majeure-due-to-the-covid-19-outbreak.aspx

Companies and individuals who are successfully and sustainably managing global trade supply chains will have an opportunity to join the roll of honour at the 32nd edition of Seatrade Awards with the introduction of a brand new award category, titled “Sustainable Supply Chain Management Award”,...

https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/new-accolade-sustainable-chain-management-announced-seatrade-awards-2020

Following the G20 Leaders’ Summit on COVID-19, the IMO has issued a preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant National Authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.

http://www.standard-club.com/risk-management/knowledge-centre/news-and-commentary/2020/03/news-covid-19-imo-issues-preliminary-list-of-recommendations.aspx

Saudi shipowner Bahri is making a SAR10m ($2.67m) donation to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Health in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/bahri-donates-267m-saudi-fight-against-covid-19

https://www.steamshipmutual.com/publications/Articles/identifying-a-disponent-owner-not-named-in-the-charterparty032020.htm

Svitzer, the global towage operator and part of Maersk, has announced a five-year extension of their marine service contract with NuStar.

https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ports-logistics/nustar-extends-terminal-towage-contract-svitzer-point-tupper-canada