Marine

Widespread uncertainty and a changing environment present novel challenges as well as opportunities for growth in maritime finance, shipbuilding, shipping, ports and terminals, cargo, and logistics.

Maritime and logistics industries are not exempt from today’s unprecedented levels of global uncertainty. Increasing environmental standards and industry regulation, coupled with technological advances and use of big data, are accelerating the velocity and convergence of risk. Novel and unexpected risks such as pandemics, supply chain shocks, cyber threats, and backlogs caused by delays worldwide add to the disruption faced by maritime and logistics companies.

This changing global landscape necessitates swift adaptation by ship owners and operators, managers of ports and terminals, and cargo and logistics service organizations. These businesses also must contend with insurance markets’ sharp reaction to losses, which is driving price, reducing cover, and making claims resolutions more complicated.

With the right guidance, insurance programs, and risk mitigation strategies, maritime and logistics companies can skillfully navigate the changing risk landscape to minimize losses and liabilities, and exploit opportunities for future-proofing growth and resilience.

We have the scale, scope, and market presence to solve almost any risk problem facing your organization.

Shipyards

02/09/2021

Ports and Terminals

02/09/2021

Ship Owners and Operators

02/09/2021

Article

High seas: Enabling a climate resilient Suez Canal

03/11/2022

Report

Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2022

20/09/2022

Container cargo ship in import export business logistic at night, Freight transportation, Aerial view

Podcast

Risk in Context Podcast: Shipping companies responding to supply chain challenges, ESG concerns

13/09/2022

Aerial view tanker offshore in open sea at night, Refinery industry cargo ship, Oil product tanker and LPG tanker at sea view from above, Aerial view oil tanker ship vessel.

Article

Addressing the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on crews

07/03/2022

Article

Digitalization in ports and terminals: Technology advances bring increased risk

13/01/2022

Article

Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2021

13/10/2021

Article

Supply chain disruption pressures retailers to charter their own vessels

20/09/2021

Article

Protection and Indemnity Clubs: Financial Review 2021

20/09/2021

The case of the Ever Given blocking the southern end of the Suez Canal for six days in March of 2021 made front page headlines around the world.

Article

Ever Given: A catastrophic incident or near miss

17/08/2021

Article

Marine Protection and Indemnity: 2021 Post-Renewal Market Update

29/04/2021

FAQs

Physical loss or damage to property that is owned, or for which an insured has responsibility at the time a loss or damage occurs, is considered the main (and most obvious) area of risk exposure. Fire, explosion, or ‘perils of the sea’ risks such as grounding, stranding, sinking, and capsizing, would be major risks for vessels. In some locations, war, strikes, piracy, or ice damage also pose risks. For goods being shipped by sea, there are the added risks of transit or wetting damage, theft, or short delivery – and all are common loss events. In addition to physical losses, liabilities incurred during maritime operations are a major risk exposure.

As economies emerge from pandemic restrictions, the health of port employees and visiting crews remains a major challenge. New ways of working, new technologies, and digitization present further challenges, but opportunities as well. Congestion and environmental regulations are also significant issues.

Cargo insurance primarily offers protection against accidental physical loss or damage while goods are in transit. However, it may be extended to cover goods in temporary storage, during their overall transit along the supply chain. Cargo insurance also typically offers additional cover for any general average or salvage charges that the cargo owner becomes obligated to pay.

Increased demand for speed and data, decreased income, delays in port, cargo accumulations, healthcare crises on vessels and in ports, and changes in trading patterns due to global health precautions have all been exacerbated by the pandemic.

The physical and mental well-being of seafarers is a top priority for the maritime community, more than ever. The Neptune Declaration, which aims to protect and promote the safety and well-being of seafarers, was recently issued. Many seafarers were stranded on vessels far beyond their employment contract date, leading to profound safety and emotional well-being risk. Marsh, along with more than 800 organizations, has signed the Neptune Declaration and in doing so is committed to bettering conditions for these essential workers.

Marine