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Article 01/03/2021
Autonomous sailing update
Despite the challenges that all global businesses have experienced in the last year, the drive to automation is continuing and in some instances - possibly as a result of the re-evaluation of business models promoted by the pandemic - is increasing in pace. The UK Government intends to take one of the leadings roles in this development, specifically within the maritime sector.
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Article 01/03/2021
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea - the problem that won’t go away
Piracy’s lofty heights in the mainstream media seems to have passed with the demise of Somalian piracy which cost the industry billions of dollars and worse, the lives of and trauma to so many seafarers. Various reasons have seen almost the complete end of piracy in that region, but the recent attack on the MV MOZART in the Gulf of Guinea is a timely reminder that piracy continues to curse the industry and put the lives of innocent seafarers at risk.
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News 11/02/2021
Kennedys launches fourth edition of claims handling guide book
The fourth edition of our most popular guide for claims handlers has launched, helping empower insurers, third party administrators, corporates and their claims teams to become less reliant on their lawyers
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Case review 09/02/2021
Shippers' tender of draft clean bill is only an invitation for Master to assess the condition of the cargo
It is trite law that a bill of lading signed by the Master contains a representation by him as to the apparent condition of the cargo – indeed in the Nogar Marin (1987) it was said that “Everyone in the shipping trade knows” that the representation is based on the Master’s own reasonable assessment of the cargo.
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Report 29/01/2021
London Market forecast 2021
On the surface, the London Market enters 2021 looking very different to its 2020 version. Underwriting rooms lay empty, offices unoccupied, pubs eerily quiet. But beyond the physical stillness, this world leading hub has not paused for breath. Digital systems and solutions have taken centre stage as the London Market has responded to a seismic shift in working patterns and insurance risks.
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News 29/01/2021
The Legal 500 APAC 2021 summary of results
The Legal 500 APAC 2021 results has seen Kennedys build on our 2020 achievements and confirmed the strength of the firm’s reputation across the region.
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News 14/01/2021
Who’s Who Legal recognises 18 Kennedys lawyers as Global Leaders in Transport 2021 guide
In the latest edition of Who’s Who Legal’s annual global Transport guide, 18 Kennedys lawyers have been recommended as ‘Global Leaders’ for Aviation Contentious, Aviation Finance, Aviation Regulatory, Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Shipping across eight countries (Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Peru, Singapore, UAE, UK, and the US).
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Article 12/01/2021
Avoiding modern slavery demands better supply chain management
Modern slavery has become a growing concern for businesses across all sectors, becoming an issue insurers are taking seriously.
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Report 06/01/2021
COVID-19: what will it mean for the future of risk?
Our research identified five key risk themes that have implications and represent both challenges and opportunities for businesses, insurers, and wider society. This will assist in moving the conversation forward as we look beyond COVID-19, highlighting the important need to reshape the dynamic relationship between companies, households, and insurers.
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Article 05/01/2021
COVID-19 vaccines – bringing hope to many, but presenting challenges to forwarders
In early December 2020, the UK government announced with considerable fanfare its approval of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine. Around 40 million doses were ordered, and the UK’s mass vaccination programme commenced in December 2020, with the US, Canada, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia close behind. On 30 December 2020, the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine received UK approval with the first doses administered in early January.