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Bab Al Mandeb Strait – Maritime Security Corridor

In response to the continuing threat in the area of the Bab Al Mandeb straits related to the conflict in the Yemen and potential piracy, the Combined Maritime Forces have issued a guidance bulletin…

Loss Prevention Bulletin - 20 September 2017

MDAT-GoG have reported that on 18th September 2017 at 2107UTC, a merchant ship was attacked near 044700N 0081800E (in vicinity of Parrot Island, Calabar, Nigeria). Four speed boats are believed to…

Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom in West Africa

Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom in West Africa

The sad fact is that violence against ships and seafarers continues, predominantly in the West African waters of the Gulf of Guinea. In April this year, the International Maritime Bureau reported…

Solvency and Financial Condition Report ("SFCR")

Solvency and Financial Condition Report ("SFCR")

The new, harmonised EU-wide regulatory regime for insurance companies, known as Solvency II, came into force with effect from 1 January 2016. The regime requires new reporting and public…