SMI Articles

31/03/2018

Ship Management International column March/April 2018 - Watch out, there's a thief about!

The following article appeared in the March/April 2018 edition of Ship Management International. Charlotte Kirk explains why it may be worthwhile that ship managers review their business systems and controls as a way of minimising the risk of fraud.

31/07/2018

Ship Management International column July/August 2018 - Managers face diverse nature of exposures to liability

The following article appeared in the July/August 2018 edition of Ship Management International. Stuart Munro explains why ship managers need to be prepares for the unexpected.

30/11/2017

Ship Management International column November/December 2017 - Beware changes to contracts in German jurisdiction

The following article appeared in the November/December 2017 edition of Ship Management International. Matthew Offers talks about the changes to contracts in German jurisdiction.

31/07/2017

Ship Management International column July/August 2017 - Don't get stuck with owners' debts

The following article appeared in the July/August 2017 edition of Ship Management International. Robert Hodge explains why ship managers must make their status clear when signing purchase orders or other communications with clients and suppliers.

16/06/2017

Ship Management International column June 2017 - Survey yourself out of distress

The following article appeared in the May/ June 2017 edition of Ship Management International. Robert Hodge explains why, in a difficult market, it is important for ship managers to carry out pre-management vessel surveys.

10/10/2017

Ship Management International column September/ October 2017 - Know which insurer you are getting into bed with

Stuart Munro, CEO of ITIC, explains why ship managers need to take time to understand who insures the ships they manage...

16/08/2016

Ship Management International column - Virtual robbery

It is a fact that violent crime has significantly reduced over the last few years. Why is this? Criminals have not changed; they still want to get their hands on your money. The answer is that it is easier stealing money in cyber space than robbing a bank in the real world. Shipping will always be an attractive target for fraudsters because of its international focus. ITIC has seen this trend of cyber fraud ever increasing, particularly involving fraudulent emails. The average cost of these frauds is US$120,000...

01/12/2015

Ship Management International column November/December 2015 - To be joint assured or not to be- that is the question

The following article appeared in the November/December 2015 edition of Ship Management International. Robert Hodge discusses joint assureds.

29/05/2014

Ship Management International - Counting the cost of litigation. Article by Andrew Jamieson in the latest edition of Ship Management International

This article, written by ITIC Claims Director, Andrew Jamieson, appeared in the May - June 2014 edition of Ship Management International.

18/10/2012

Ship Management International column October 2012 - Pointing the finger - article by Roger Lewis in latest edition of Ship Management International

The following article, written by Roger Lewis, appeared in the September- October 2012 edition of Ship Management International.