Actualites

16/10/2015

Ship Management International column September 2015 - Dry docking – avoid getting beached by the owner - article from Ship Management International

This article, written by ITIC's CEO, Stuart Munro, appeared in the September/ October 2015 edition of Ship Management International.

12/10/2015

Press Release: October 2015 - Underwriters fall out with expert witness over valuation of fire-damaged vessel

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reported a case in which hull & machinery insurance underwriters instituted proceedings against a marine consultancy firm for alleged negligence in failing to properly review shipyard quotes in respect of the cost of repairing a fire-damaged vessel.

01/10/2015

Publication: Read Claims Review, issue 33, online

Claims Review 33 is now available to read from ITIC's website.

01/10/2015

Press Release: October 2015 - Shipping experts identify realities of risk in ITIC panel debate

The need for proper training, sound risk management, and contractual expertise were among the issues identified as essential to commercial success in a panel debate following the annual board meeting of the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) in Athens on 24 September. The panel, moderated by ITIC’s underwriter for Greece, Robert Hodge, and comprising Tim Jones of Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), Bob Bishop of V Ships, Bjorn Tonsberg of Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Paul Herring of Ince & Co, was asked to debate The Realities of Risk, and what kept them awake at night.

15/09/2015

Press Release: September 2015 - Chemical tanker owner fails in claim against agent for low-sulphur fuel costs

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reported a case in which the owner of a chemical tanker made an unsuccessful claim against a port agent for costs incurred in taking on additional low-sulphur fuel at a European port.

01/09/2015

Event: Come and see ITIC at Offshore Europe 2015

ITIC are exhibiting at Offshore Europe 2015 from the 8th -11th September, in Aberdeen. Come and see us at one of the largest E&P event dedicated solely to the Oil and Gas industry! Throughout the exhibition ITIC will be hosting an Apple Watch prize draw, so come and visit us at stand 4D105 for your chance to win.

18/08/2015

Press Release: August 2015 - Brazilian ship agent wins ITIC-sponsored FONASBA Award

The FONASBA Young Ship Agent or Broker Award 2015, sponsored by International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC), has been awarded to Renan Quieroz of Wilson Sons Ltda, Brazil. Aleksandra Obucina of Agent Plus D.o.o, Serbia, was also awarded a special ‘highly commended’ award for his submission.

04/08/2015

Event: ITIC seminar and drinks reception in Athens on Thursday 24th September 2015

ITIC are hosting a panel debate and drinks reception in Athens on Thursday 24th September 2015, for all Members and insurance brokers. This event coincides with the autumn ITIC Board meeting.

02/08/2015

Robin Travis Scholar 2015

We are very pleased to announce that Tobias Rennekamp has been selected as this year’s Robin Travis Scholar.

07/07/2015

ITIC Circular: Greek bank changes – opportunities for fraudsters - July 2015

ITIC has previously issued three circulars to Members warning of fraudulent messages altering bank account details....

09/06/2015

Charity event: Tom Irving and Duncan Mann abseiled down The Broadgate Tower for The Sailors' Society

On Sunday 7th June, ITIC Senior Account Executives Tom Irving and Duncan Mann joined a group of others to throw themselves off a skyscraper in the city of London....

06/05/2015

ITIC Circular: updated Fraud Warning - May 2015

ITIC has previously issued two circulars to Members warning of fraudulent messages altering bank details. Unfortunately ITIC has continued to receive reports of these frauds and accordingly is reminding Members to be vigilant...