Latest news from the marine insurance sector
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- Oman says it evacuated 16 crew members of Saudi vessel attacked by Iran September 9, 2026Oman has said that it had evacuated 16 crew members (of the 25 that were onboard) from the Saudi Arabian-flagged VLCC Sidr (IMO 9854715), which was struck by unknown projectiles ....
- Norway will help Russians stranded In the Arctic Circle after ship was detained in Svalbard September 9, 2026Norway’s foreign ministry has said that it would provide all necessary assistance to Russians who have found themselves stuck in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of ....
- Oil prices rise after Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities September 9, 2026Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, with Brent Crude near to retouching $100 a barrel, after the Houthis in Yemen attacked Saudi energy ....
- Yemen detains tanker after reported unauthorized discharge at Ras Isa September 9, 2026The Yemeni Coast Guard detained chemical / oil products tanker Nereida (IMO 9163269) for discharging an unauthorized shipment at Ras Isa Port in Hodeidah province, according to Yemeni ....
- Rule of law is breaking down at sea, leading nations warn September 9, 2026The Consultative Shipping Group (CSG), whose members include 18 of the world’s leading maritime nations, has publicly stated that the international rules that provide the bedrock .....
- Hapag-Lloyd plans improvements to $4.2bn bid for Israel’s ZIM September 9, 2026It was beginning to be felt that Hapag-Lloyd’s attempt to take over most of the Israel-based shipping line ZIM was dead in the water, with political opposition and nationalist sentiment ....
- Group Clubs’ combined investment income beats $1bn for the first time September 9, 2026Gallagher Specialty: P&I market — midyear review pt 2 Broker Gallagher Specialty in its mid-year review has noted that P&I Group Clubs generated investment income of more than $1bn for ....
- Panama Canal scraps planned October draft cut, for now September 9, 2026The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has postponed its planned reduction in the maximum draft for vessels using its Neopanamax locks, at least temporarily. It said on Friday that it would ....
- Cefor reports fourth consecutive year of hull claims above $50m September 9, 2026In its HULL Mid-year report 2026, The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers (Cefor) has said that 2026 had marked the fourth consecutive year with claims exceeding $50m. The first half of ....
- Enclosed Spaces – Safety and Risk Management September 9, 2026Luxury yacht Angiola (MMSI 256004895) has been salvaged off the coast of Costa Smerald. The 2020-built vessel was raised on September 4th and carried via a large pontoon, support ....