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Articles for March 2026
Pyrotechnic flares: a dangerous safety tool
In an era when modern technology carried by SOLAS vessels is capable of sending distress alerts and reliable location data to shore stations and nearby ships, Chris Hoffman, at ACR Electronics, outlines why it is time for regulators to recognise safer, cleaner and longer-lasting alternatives to pyrotechnic flares
Sewers to seas: the journey of microplastics
Dr Emily Stevenson, Professor Pennie Lindeque, of Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and Dr Aimee Murray, of the University of Exeter, explore the implications of antimicrobial resistant pathogens on the surface of microplastics in marine environments
Forged cover note puts MII to test
Charles Buss, of Watson Farley & Williams, reviews a court decision on whether an MII policy covers a mortgagee who relies on a forged cover note
Fuels (including alternatives) and the environment
Beth Bradley and Griff Gough-Walters, at Hill Dickinson, outline the challenges of choosing the right fuels for the future
No, P&I Clubs have not "cancelled war risk cover"
Marine underwriters buckling down for protracted conflict, writes David Osler of Lloyd's List
Court of Appeal affirms "pay first" marine clause
Steven Wise, managing partner, CMS Hong Kong, reports on the case of MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd
Digitalisation and the new frontiers of maritime safety
James Ng, of the Britannia P&I Club, discusses turning technology into tangible risk control
Why shipowners and financiers need independent assurance in the ESG era
P K Mishra, of the Indian Register of Shipping, considers why there is a need for independent verification when dealing with environmental, social and governance considerations
Black Sea shipping: war risks and resilience
Arthur Nitsevych, at Interlegal law firm, reports on Russian threats and ongoing port attacks in Ukraine as the war enters a fifth year
Hidden sparks: the shipboard hazard of small lithium-ion batteries
While the risks of transporting electric vehicles continue to provide a safety focus for regulators, personal electronic devices, chargers and even vapes can ignite devastating fires in confined spaces onboard, warns Captain Trevor Fernandes, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, NorthStandard