Marine Insurance

Occasionally insurance coverage issues arise. This is when specialist expertise is invaluable and a large proportion of insurance policies are under English law.

As part of the city based marine litigation firm, Tatham & Co, Tugadvise has the strength, depth and experience to ensure its clients have the very best advice and representation.

Security is paramount for marine claims

Simon Tatham explains the importance of security: LOUs and guarantees covering shipping claims, salvage and wreck removal “Security is nine-tenths of the law” was my first boss’s mantra. I explain this unique feature of maritime law with this analogy. A building has a lending bank, a builder, tenants, occupiers, suppliers, insurers and may store goods…

Enforcement authorities tenaciously chase perpetrators

Simon Tatham provides examples of how vessel owners and seafarers are prosecuted by maritime administrations following avoidable accidents Maritime administrations continue to pursue the prosecution of both seafarers and owners following accidents and incidents. In the UK, a good number of these relate to the leisure sector, from over-enthusiastic partygoers setting off fire extinguishers on…

Marine Insurance

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