Iran Sanctions lifted on 16 January 2016 aka Implementation Day (updated)
Further to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) agreed on 14th July 2015, the EU and the United States agreed on 16th January 2016 to partially lift the nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. Whilst operators are certainly eager to engage in commercial activities with Iran, the 2nd largest economy in the region, it is critical first to review the extend ...
Continue ReadingGood news for shipowners as IG reinsurance rates down.
A combination of 4 years’ profits for International Group reinsurers, increased market capacity, increased risk retention by the Group’s captive, Hydra, and the use of a third multi-year fixed placement has enabled the Group to negotiate a successful renewal of the General Excess of Loss programme and the excess War P&I cover, resulting in rate reductions for shipowners and charterers ...
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