08.30-08.55

Registration and Refreshments sponsored by Sioli Alexander Pino

08.55-09.00

Welcome Address

Presenter: Grant Attwell, Events Director, Cannon Events

09.00-09.20

Presentation: Keeping Crew Safe in Wartime

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Presenter:

09.20-09.40

Fireside Chat: Longer Term Health Issues Arising from Conflicts

Industry fears that the Gulf conflict may well result in some longer-term claims as crew suffer mental health episodes months or even years after the crisis has passed. This session will provide a deeper understanding of trauma and how it might lead to claims. We will consider how reactions from both owners and insurers now might shape future claims and help reduce the trauma for seafarers.

Participants:

09.40-10.00

Presentation: Surviving the Unknown – Protecting Investigators

Recent tragic events have reverberated through the forensic community and the maritime sector. In this session, we are going to look at some of the risk factors that can emerge in the post-emergency response phase. These risks can impact on all who are involved in the recovery and investigative phase and awareness can contribute to safe outcomes, thus ensuring that all involved can go home safely.

Presenter:

10.00-10.45

Panel Discussion: Geopolitics – Where will the Next Pinch Point Develop?

Recent events, from the blocking of the Suez Canal to the drought in the Panama Canal and now the blocking of the Straits of Hormuz, have all shown up the potential pinch points for shipping around the world. In this panel, we will explore the other possible pinch points caused by war, political interference or climate change.

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Panellists:

10.45-11.15

Coffee and Networking Break sponsored by

11.15-12.00

Panel Discussion: Ports of Refuge – Finding a Safe Haven

Finding a port of refuge after a casualty is becoming ever more complicated as environmental rules increasingly dictate the behaviour of coastal authorities. Combine that with conflict across the world and salvors are challenged more than ever when considering the options. For example, casualties in the Indian Ocean may result in the vessel being towed towards the Arabian Gulf, where the UAE has recently adopted IMO Resolutions into its domestic legislation. We discuss how that has changed the landscape, while considering the impact of the Gulf war on decision making.

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Panellists:

12.00-12.20

Presentation: Collecting Evidence in Wartime

Claims always require plenty of evidence to support the application, however in wartime this can be extremely challenging, if not almost impossible. In this session, we hear from explosive experts who can explain what the evidence should look like and whether explosives were actually involved.

Presenter:

12.20-12.40

Case Study: The Malaysia Challenge…

In this case study we will explore the challenges of a major wreck off the Malaysian coast. It involved a large oil rig/platform and presented some unique difficulties along the way. We will look back at the case and explore how it provided lessons for future such incidents.

Presenter:

12.40-13.40

Lunch Break and Networking

13.40-14.20

Panel Discussion: Cargo Navigating Tariffs – The Implications for Claims Trends

The world has changed dramatically in the past 18 months, not least as a result of tariffs imposed by the US. We have seen changing cargo routes and resulting impacts on claims costs. In this session, we not only look at the continuing impact of misdeclared cargoes on claims, but the impact of tariffs and how that has changed the type of claims the market is facing.

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Panellists:

14.20-14.40

Presentation: Cargo Theft in the US – Thieves Costing the Insurance Industry Dearly

Cargo theft is on the rise. The trend has been particularly noticeable in the US, so in this session we analyse the numbers to see if there are any predictable patterns emerging that might help reduce the problem going forward. We also look at the impact on claims results in the US.

Presenter:

14.40-15.00

Legal Briefs (x3): Around the World from the Courts

These three brief sessions look at some of the most interesting cases in the past year from around the world, providing insight into the mood of the courts and the way litigation might shape claims into the future.

Presenter:

15.00-15.30

Coffee and Networking Break sponsored by

15.30-15.50

Presenter: Future Processing

15.50-16.30

Panel Discussion: Staying on the Compliant Side of Sanctions

Sanctions continue to present the marine world with massive headaches and remaining compliant is becoming ever more complex, resulting in some of the highest numbers of enquiries that P&I Clubs have dealt with. Members are asking about the sanctions risks of dealing with contractual counterparties, cargoes and other actors. In this discussion, we look at the challenges and provide some of the answers.

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Panellists:

16.30-17.00

Debate: Jurisdiction Matters – Nordics vs London

There is nothing new in jurisdictions competing for global trade and the debate between which is best continues unabated. In this debate, we pitch London against the Nordics to discuss the advantages (and disadvantages) of either jurisdiction and the wordings used by each market, ultimately leaving it up to you, the audience, to decide the merits of each argument.

Participants:

17.00

Close of Conference Day One followed by Gala Dinner

09.00-09.30

Registration and Refreshments sponsored by Sioli Alexnder Pino

09.30-09.35

Welcome Address

Grant Attwell, Events Director, Cannon Events

09.35-09.55

Presentation:

Presenter:

09.55-10.15

Presentation: What is Blocking and Trapping?

In this discussion, we explain exactly what blocking and trapping is and how it impacts marine claims. We will look at the war in Ukraine and at more recent events in the Gulf to show the different way policies will respond and what claims might follow.

Presenter:

10.15-11.00

Panel Discussion: Claims Inflation – What Goes Up Never Comes Down

Though not solely responsible, the Gulf war has certainly been fuelling rising claims costs. In this session, we look at the way claims costs are escalating and ask whether there is more that insurers can do with their insureds to keep a lid on prices. We also look at other drivers for inflation beyond the Gulf war.

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Panellists:

11.00-11.20

Presentation: Keeping the Wheels in Motion

The use of condition-based maintenance, as well as predictive maintenance, have become more routine in the past couple of years. However, the approach has resulted in some unexpected claims. The question for this session is whose fault does that become? Is it the manufacturers or the owners? We will discuss the changing approach on maintenance as well as some of the emerging claims.

Presenter:

11.20-11.50

Coffee and Networking Break sponsored by

11.50-12.10

Fireside Chat: Are Alternative Fuels Fit for Purpose?

As the Gulf war bites, we hear stories of fuels blended to stretch out supplies. In this session, we look at the resulting claims and discuss who is liable for the damage. This leads onto the debate around alternative fuels. Can the alternatives realistically replace fossil fuels as yet and what are the implications for future claims? We also ask whether salvors are prepared for dealing with a casualty involving a vessel powered by anything but fossil fuels.

Participants:

12.10-12.45

Debate: Is the Admiralty Court Fit for Purpose?

The marine world is a specialist and complex area, with dispute resolution being the way that the law is developed and enhanced to remain relevant in supporting the industry. However, are the Courts at the heart of this market fit for purpose? In this debate, we look at this question from both sides, leaving the result to an audience vote.

Participants:

12.45-13.15

Salvage Pitches

We have a bit of fun here and invite three salvage companies to pitch for business.

Participants:

13.15-14.30

Luncheon and Close of Conference