marine business News

Tug Hits, Damages Louisiana Railroad Bridge

A railroad bridge in Louisiana is back in place after reportedly being hit early on Jan. 13 by a tugboat, officials said. The swing bridge over the Rigolets near Slidell was reportedly hit by the tug Robert Cenac about 1 …

Louisiana Begins Clearing Hurricane-Driven Sediment from Channel so Ships Can Pass

Port officials have begun clearing a shipping channel in Louisiana after sediments pushed into the waterway by hurricanes made the water too shallow for some vessels to pass safely. The work on Port Fourchon’s Belle Pass in Lafourche Parish began …

Beazley Establishes Marine Insurance Platform In U.S.

Beazley has established its new U.S. marine platform with an initial focus on hull, protection & indemnity (P&I) and liability coverage for the marine and marine construction marine platform sectors. Beazley has been an insurer of marine risks in the …

U.S. Risk, Aspen Insurance to Offer Specialty Marine Product

U.S. Risk, LLC has formed a strategic alliance with Aspen American Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, to offer a specialty insurance product designed for the marine industry which will provide comprehensive coverage for vessel-assist towboat operators, …

Langenegger Joins XL Catlin in Dallas

Shawn Langenegger has joined XL Catlin’s marine business unit in Dallas. He has 13 years of industry experience and joins from Allianz Global Corporate where he was inland marine team leader for the New Orleans, Houston and Dallas territories. Langenegger …