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The Maritime Risk Podcast

Join us as we explore the dark side of life at sea, from cyber attacks and drug smuggling to geopolitical risk and migration. In each episode, we’ll deep dive into the issues facing shipowners and crew at sea, with specialists in cyber, risk and humanitarian issues.

  • Reflections on a life well spent in P&I with Simon Swallow

    Join us for our latest episode of the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast as we sit down with Simon Swallow, our newest consultant and seasoned P&I insurance veteran. With over three decades of experience, Simon delves into the transformative journey of the P&I insurance industry, discussing key changes, technological advancements, and the future of P&I insurance and risk management. This insightful conversation sheds light on the intricacies of P&I insurance and the pivotal role of P&I clubs in the global maritime industry.

    Episode 27  |  12 January 2024

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  • The Rising Threat of Drone Attacks at Sea

    In this urgent episode, we confront the alarming rise of drone attacks in crucial shipping lanes. Experts from Reperion join us to dissect the challenges faced by seafarers in the Red Sea and beyond. Discover innovative strategies to shield ships from these airborne hazards and delve into the future of maritime safety amidst growing geopolitical strife and technological warfare at sea.

    Episode 26  |  22 December 2023

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  • Honey traps, fake ships and the Maritime Cyber-Attack Databse (MCAD)

    Dive into the intriguing world of maritime cyber security with our latest Maritime Risk Podcast episode! Join us as we welcome Professor Stephen McCombie, an esteemed expert with a rich tapestry of experience spanning policing, academia, and the frontlines of cybercrime and digital forensics.

    Episode 25  |  11 December 2023

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  • Special Edition - Episode 3 - Caught in the Eye of the Regulatory Storm

    The episode rounds off our short series of educational podcasts which have been recorded to provide our listeners with a deeper understanding of our new MDCI product. In this the final episode we learn from the lifelong professional experience of George Chalos when defending shipowners and their crews before the U.S. courts and speaks to the value of the legal services we have embedded within the MDCI policy.


    Episode 24  |  25 September 2023

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  • Special Edition - Episode 2 - A Deeper Dive into MDCI’s policy Terms and Conditions

    In this podcast episode, we invite you to explore the detailed benefits, policy limits, and how you can integrate MDCI into your current Shoreline coverage. For those listeners new to our insurance solutions, we explain how our flexible premium models are tailored to accommodate your vessel's unique attributes.

    Episode 23  |  25 September 2023

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  • Special Edition - Episode 1 - An Introduction to - MARPOL Detention Costs Insurance (MDCI)

    In this very special episode of the Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we are excited to introduce a new insurance solution, namely, MDCI, which has been carefully crafted to address one of the most pressing challenges for ship owners and their crew trading their vessels to the U.S. today. After a year of research and collaboration with industry experts, maritime lawyers and marine reinsures at Lloyd’s, we are thrilled to unveil this essential new coverage which will bridge the gap in an owner’s P&I cover when facing allegations of MARPOL violations in the U.S.

    Episode 22  |  25 September 2023

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  • AI’s Dark Side as a Force Multiplier for Cyber Criminals’ misuse in the Maritime Domain

    In this episode of Shoreline’s Maritime Risk Podcast, we discuss the main incentives and commercial goals driving hackers to target the maritime industry. We unravel how high-profile incidents, such as the Ever Given's Suez Canal blockage, have created newfound incentives for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities within the sector. Additionally, we uncover the emerging role of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in assisting hackers with sophisticated phishing email campaigns, leading to potential breaches in vessel security.

    Episode 21  |  30 June 2023

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  • Half of maritime incidents in 2022 occurred in ports and terminals

    In this episode we discuss an alarming statistic from the maritime industry. According to a report by RightShip, an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-focused digital maritime platform, half of the maritime incidents recorded in 2022 occurred in ports and terminals. We invite on Yucel Yildiz to discuss this alarming statistic further. 

    Episode 20  |  18 April 2023

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  • Seafarer Abandonment – how can we best use the data?

    In this episode we speak to Andrew Roberts of RightShip about the issue of seafarer abandonment and how the use of data that they have collected over the years on this difficult subject area can be put to best use, resulting in zero harm outcomes for those working at sea today. 

    Episode 19  |  7 March 2023

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  • What can maritime cyber responders learn from oil spill response?

    In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Max Boby’s once again, Max leads Hudson Cyber, a division of HudsonAnalytix. They recently launched their Cyber IQ service which is a play on the role of the QI (Qualified Individual) in the oil spill response scenario and we were eager to hear how this service can help shipowners with their cyber regulatory and operational compliance in the US today

    Episode 18  |  7 February 2023

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