Not often talked about but vitally important is marine insurance – which, if not implemented correctly could in the very worst case end up in a corporate manslaughter suit.

Malcolm Stewart, head of Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial, talks to Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason about the need to put insurance correctly in place, especially with the value of claims having gone up in the past four or five years.

Paperwork needs to be up to date and ready to go if personal injury claims – which make up the most of them – are to be sorted out quickly and fairly.

Listen to our podcast to hear about what vessel operators need to do to avoid the pitfalls.