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Published on 2025/04/22
In March 2025, HFW hosted a seminar on electronic bills of lading (EBLs) in Geneva at which Marina Comninos, Co-Head of ICE Digital Trade, gave the keynote address. More information:
Published on 2025/04/17
Medical repatriation refers to the process of returning a seafarer to their home country, following an injury or illness, so they can receive medical treatment or care there. A situation requiring med
Published on 2025/04/15
Commercial Court interprets “Affected Area” under the BIMCO Infectious Diseases Clause: Bunge S.A v Pan Ocean Co. Ltd. (The “Sagar Ratan”) [2025] EWHC 193 (Admiralty). More information:
Published on 2025/04/10
The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy commits Member States to adopting new mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships in late 2025. More information:
Published on 2025/04/09
This information is published to inform the merchant and fishing industries, the recreational craft community and the public of the general circumstances of marine accidents and to draw out the lesson
Published on 2025/04/08
One of the key principles of Protection & Indemnity cover is the 'pay to be paid' rule. This rule states that a Member is insured only for sums it has paid to satisfy covered liabilities,
Published on 2025/04/04
Global warming is one of the most severe and complex challenges our world faces today. There is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels and avoid the most devastating impacts of
Published on 2025/04/03
Direct reduced iron (DRI) in various forms is described in the International Maritime Sold Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code, (hereinafter, the Code). The latest addition, which becomes a mandatory part o
Published on 2025/04/02
The FuelEU Maritime initiative represents a pivotal step in the European Union’s ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, with the aim to reduce GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030. This ar
Published on 2025/03/27
At nautical college mariners are taught about the importance of communication, particularly in emergency situations. Similar to the tale of Goldilocks, the trainers teach you, not too much, not too li