Latest news from the marine insurance sector
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- Two LNG tankers make it through Strait of Hormuz May 12, 2026Two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar appear to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, On Saturday May 10th the Al Kharaitiyat (IMO 9397327) which loaded at the Ras .....
- Sola Gratia to be scrapped May 12, 2026Inland cargo ship Sola Gratia (MMSI 244700831) has been found to be so severely damaged that repair was no longer an option and therefore was to be scrapped at Kallo (IMN April 21st ....
- WFW announces new maritime hires, promotions May 12, 2026International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has expanded its Global Maritime division with the appointment of two new Regional Sector Heads, as well as two promotions to partner .....
- Bulk carrier reported hit near Qatar May 12, 2026Bulk carrier Safesea Neha (IMO 9563392) was reported to have been attacked near Qatar on Sunday May 10th. An unidentified projectile struck the vessel and triggered a fire onboard while ....
- Somali Pirates leave one dhow, but another is seized May 12, 2026While it was reported that pirates who recently seized a dhow in the Arabian Gulf had decided to call it a day after failing to capture any vessels or cargo, there were reports that another ....
- South Korean investigation shows unidentified projectiles struck HMM Namu May 12, 2026South Korea officials have said that the country was continuing its investigation into the damage suffered by general cargo vessel HMM Namu (IMO 1039292) on May 4th while it was in the ....
- Antares launches Scorpius MGA platform to connect underwriting with capacity May 12, 2026Antares Global has established Scorpius MGA, led by CEO Ian Morris, as a facilitator of MGA business. Antares said that the new MGA would combine access to capacity, services and oversight ....
- Spanish police officers killed in high-speed drug boat chase May 12, 2026Two Spanish police officers were killed during a high-speed boat chase off the coast of Andalusia, on the Atlantic side of the Strait of Gibraltar, the Guardia Civil confirmed Friday ....
- English court grants contractual anti-suit injunction May 12, 2026Jim Leighton, Solicitor Advocate of England & Wales - Consultant to NorthStandard FD&D/P&I/Specialty, has referred to the case of the Tanchou Arrow (IMO 9567740) – where Brazilian .....
- Syndicate Results 2025 #31 Arch 1955 May 12, 2026The Lloyd’s syndicates have now published their results for 2025 and, in some cases, added detail and an outlook for 2026. Some have stuck to the bare bones. As in the previous few years .....