KALIMBASSIERIS - NEWS

WoE Loss Prevention Seminar on Bunker Problems - November 2012

anastasia — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:35:00

Our Technical Director Dimitrios V. Giannakouros gave a presentation on Bunker Problems.

Turkish Crew Injuries Brief - October 2012

sasha — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:57:00

Briefing on general framework and current practices in settlement of crew injury cases in Turkey.

Piracy in European Waters - A Novelty? Feb 2012

sasha — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:47:00

Romanian correspondent warns of incidents of piracy in the Danube.

Continued Stowaway Risk at Some Turkish Ports

sasha — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:36:00

Turkish correspondent warns of continued stowaway risk due to lax security at some Turkish ports.

Mini-Forum on Ship Repair, Turkey - June 2011

sasha — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:49:00

Kalimbassieris Maritime hosted its third annual mini-forum on ship repair in Turkey from 8-10 June 2011.

East Med and Black Sea Overview - Dec 2010

sasha — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:55:00

As the year draws to a close we look back at snapshots of developments we have seen in our region

Overcoming a Hazardous Pricing Prediction - Aug 2010

sasha — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:01:00

Is it possible to predict trends in ship repair prices?

Setting reserves at the right level - June 2010

sasha — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:49:00

Sasha Dobra, of Kalimbassieris, looks at the costs of ship repair and the need to reserve properly

Mini-Forum on Ship Repair in Tuzla, Turkey

sasha — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:42:00

Kalimbassieris holds second annual Mini-Forum on Ship Repair in Tuzla, Turkey 25-27 May and 1-3 June 2010

Big Terminal Operators in Constantza Not Accepting Club Letters of Guarantee

spiros — Mon, 3 May 2010 14:25:00

A development in Constantza is threatening the use of Club LOU's as security for claims involving Constantza port operators.

A Spoonful of Tar Spoils a Barrel of Honey

spiros — Mon, 3 May 2010 14:19:00

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.

Christina Kalimbassieris speaks at IG Conference for P&I Correspondents in Amsterdam, 27-29 September

spiros — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:00

Release date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:00

Services have resumed at Ikonion Container Terminal in Piraeus - 20/10/09

spiros — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:51:00

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.

Strikes Causing Disruption at Ikonion Container Terminal, Piraeus, Greece - 14/10/09

spiros — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:41:00

The following loss prevention circular is to advise the Club and Members that strikes at Piraeus port, Greece are causing disruption to trade.

London market adopts a more hands-on approach - 21/04/09

spiros — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:56:00

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 associated with the Norwegian market into London.

Tide turning against cheap yard deals for shipowners - 01/04/09

spiros — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:13:00

Shipping insiders are warning the sweet repair deals owners can secure from work-hungry yards can turn sour through credit risk and lax supervision.

Kalimbassieris says cargo claims for some items are set to soar - 02/02/2009

spiros — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:59:00

As the global economic slump has hit shipping, with much of the debate having centred on the impact of falling freight rates, one consultant believes it will also impact on cargo claims.

Slump in Steel Price Expected to Lead to Rising Cargo Claims - 28/11/2008

spiros — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:43:00

Alert for a potential rise in steel cargo claims as a result of falling steel prices.

Dearth of repair yards driving up claims costs - 22/04/2008

x2interactive — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:04:00

A worldwide repair yard capacity crunch is driving up the cost of hull claims, and one leading Greek consultancy says the shortage is now having repercussions in the eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea.

Greek firms forge closer links with insurers - 15/11/2007

x2interactive — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:32:00

At home and abroad, the profile of the Greek shipping market is higher than it has been at any time since the mid-1970s, and this has come about for a variety of economic and business reasons.

Rising traffic volumes give green light to a new dawn - 03/09/2007

x2interactive — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:42:00

Economic growth is spurring major investment. Container ports in the Eastern Mediterranean appear to have a particularly promising future. Many of the economies in the area, especially Turkey and Egypt, are experiencing high levels of growth, and this is generating good levels of import and export traffic to and from the region.

Change is the name of the game as regional economy flourishes - 20/06/2007

x2interactive — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:47:00

Ports welcome upturn in box volumes and traffice. The Black Sea ports and shipping sector is going through a period of tremendous change, characterised by rapid growth in cargo handling activity and the start of some significant new container shipping services.

Underwriters take a more hands-on role in salvage - 06/06/2006

x2interactive — Tue, 6 Jun 2006 16:50:00

In a market where ships are being worked intensively to meet demand, an active management of the claims’ process can deliver genuine financial benefits to both the hull and machinery and loss of hire underwriters, as well as ensuring that shipowners can keep their vessels in optimal employment.

Kalimbassieris hails economic benefits of privatisation - 22/05/2006

x2interactive — Mon, 22 May 2006 16:36:00

In the decade and a half that Kalimbassieris Maritime has been doing business in the Black Sea region significant changes have taken place.

Managing ship claims - five vital steps to undewriters heaven - 30/03/2006

x2interactive — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:40:00

Pricing a risk and issuing a policy is only part of the underwriter’s role today.

The fatigue factor hits campaign to reduce claims - 20/03/2006

x2interactive — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:48:00

Shipowners seek to cut overheads by reducing crew numbers and using ever more sophisticated systems. The issue of crew fatigue continues to be a big issue for the market in terms of its drive to cut claims, says a leading claims specialist.