marine industry News

Pressure Builds for Charge on Global Shipping Sector’s CO2 Emissions

The European Union, Canada, Japan and climate-vulnerable Pacific Island states are among 47 countries rallying support for a charge on the international shipping sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, documents reviewed by Reuters showed. The documents, being discussed at an International Maritime …

Everest Insurance, All Risks Expand Workers’ Comp Coverage for Marine Risks

Everest Insurance has joined with All Risks, Ltd. to expand its workers’ compensation capabilities for the marine industry. Through this program, brokers will have access to workers’ compensation, United States Longshore & Harbor Workers (USL&H) and marine employers liability (MEL) …

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, …