14/11/2024
Welcome to this edition of ITIC’s The Wire focusing on all things Know Your Client (KYC). A special thank you to everyone who attended the Know Your Client panel debate last month in association with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers to mark Maritime UK Week 2024.
The importance of processes around the topic of Know Your Client (KYC) is growing rapidly. Ship managers must ensure compliance with international regulations and protection against various risks.
Surveyors rarely receive instructions from their actual client. Instructions are received by insurance brokers, P&I claim handlers, lawyers or managers on behalf of their client. Sometimes, as the following claim describes, you may even not have a principal.
For a number of years one of ITIC’s members had acted as a charterer’s broker for a steel trading company. They were asked to find a ship to lift a cargo of steel coils and circulated the requirement to their usual contacts. They were unable to find acceptable tonnage.
KYC processes are critical for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance in the maritime industry. Understanding and implementing these steps can help you manage business relationships effectively and avoid potential financial and operational pitfalls.