ITIC Insight

Join Tom Irving and Matthew Offers as they discuss joint and several liability. In many countries ship agents and, in some cases ship managers, can find themselves involved in claims as a result of their joint and several liability with their principal, be that the ship owner or charterer. This liability arises as a result of either local law or port statute (statutory liabilities). Tom and Matthew draw on their years of experience to discuss recent cases and ways to avoid this.

In the second of our insurance broker interview series Sara Darroch from Tysers speaks with ITIC's Robert Sniffen. Robert and Sara discuss some of the challenges currently faced with the pandemic, the market and look forward to what can be expected over the next few years, with a particular focus on Australia.

In the third of our Board of Directors interview series Tom Irving, ITIC's General Manager, takes to the microphone to speak with Michael Shakesheff, Managing Director at Caspar Shipping. Michael and Tom discuss the challenges facing port agents, Michael's unique history with ITIC and the Hide Tide Foundation.

This episode delves into the recently published ITIC Claims Review 44. The Claims Review discusses recent claims with which we have assisted and paid and highlights relevant issues that our members should be aware of. Emma Leworthy, ITIC's Marketing Director and Mark Brattman, ITIC’s Legal Advisor, discuss some of the featured claims.

Join us for the second of our Board of Directors interview series where Tom Irving, ITIC's General Manager, is joined by President & CEO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Carl Schou. Carl shares his extensive experience as they both discuss the current pandemic, how things are likely to move on and what to hope for in the future.

The importance of ensuring that a shipbroker's entitlement to commission is properly protected is discussed in this episode. Drawing on experience, ITIC’s Claims Director Andrew Jamieson and ITIC’s Commercial Director Charlotte Kirk identify the pitfalls to avoid and offer advice on how to manage difficult situations.

In the first of our insurance broker interview series join ITIC's Robert Sniffen, Director, and James Richardson, Divisional Director at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., as they discuss the current state of the market, COVID and the challenges this has brought about. They also take a look to the future.

The EU Ship Recycling Regulation came into force on 31 December 2020 and effects any in-service ship of 500 GT or over calling at any EU port or anchorage (regardless of flag). It requires that vessels hold a valid and certified Inventory Hazardous Materials (IHM) on board. Join Barnaby Jordan, ITIC Account Executive, and guest speaker Jon Chaplin, Marine Business Development Manager at Lucion Marine, as they discuss the IHM and what steps ship managers can take to be compliant and minimise risk.

Tom Irving, ITIC's General Manager, takes to the microphone to interview the Chairman of ITIC’s board, Lars Säfverström. Lars is a Non-Executive Director of GAC and has many years of experience in the maritime industry. During this interview Tom and Lars explore mental health in the workplace and how GAC supports the mental wellbeing of their staff. Lars also outlines how the role of the ship agent has changed over the years and how COVID-19 has impacted on the business, particularly in regards to crew changes.

ITIC's General Manager Tom Irving discusses with Account Executive Barnaby Jordan the worrying increase in the fraudulent activity of attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants through ports. Tom and Barnaby examine the issues that ship and port agents should be aware of and what to look out for more generally.