
East Med and Black Sea Overview - Dec 2010
As the year draws to a close we look back at snapshots of developments we have seen in our region At the close of each…

Overcoming a Hazardous Pricing Prediction - Aug 2010
Is it possible to predict trends in ship repair prices? Is it possible to predict trends in ship repair prices? Could there be a magic…

Setting reserves at the right level - June 2010
Sasha Dobra, of Kalimbassieris, looks at the costs of ship repair and the need to reserve properly The ability to reserve correctly for claims is…

Mini-Forum on Ship Repair in Tuzla, Turkey
Kalimbassieris holds second annual Mini-Forum on Ship Repair in Tuzla, Turkey 25-27 May and 1-3 June 2010 Kalimbassieris Maritime hosted its second annual mini-forum on…
A Spoonful of Tar Spoils a Barrel of Honey
This Russian proverb is a fitting reminder of the importance of loading surveys for dry bulk cargoes, such as grain, which are susceptible to damage.…
Big Terminal Operators in Constantza Not Accepting Club Letters of Guarantee
A development in Constantza is threatening the use of Club LOU\'s as security for claims involving Constantza port operators. This is to notify Members of a…
Christina Kalimbassieris speaks at IG Conference for P&I Correspondents in Amsterdam, 27-29 September
Christina Kalimbassieris, Managing Director of Kalimbassieris Maritime was a guest speaker at the International Group Conference for P&I Correspondents in Amsterdam from 27-29 September. The…
Strikes Causing Disruption at Ikonion Container Terminal, Piraeus, Greece - 14/10/09
The following loss prevention circular is to advise the Club and Members that strikes at Piraeus port, Greece are causing disruption to trade. The following…
Services have resumed at Ikonion Container Terminal in Piraeus - 20/10/09
Services have resumed at Ikonion Container Terminal following a decision by Piraeus port workers to suspend their strikes until 2 November and return to work.…
London market adopts a more hands-on approach - 21/04/09
The world trade downturn has highlighted the different ways of doing business in the main insurance centres, but is also bringing some of the approaches…