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
Dive in as we uncover the backstory, the need, and the value of this groundbreaking insurance product.
About the contributors
Thomas Brown
With over 25 years of work experience in the marine insurance industry, Captain Brown co-founded and led Seacurus, a specialist marine insurance brokerage, for 13 years, where he developed and implemented new business strategies, insurance products, and services. Having overseen the successful sale of Seacurus into the Lloyds market he then assumed the role of CEO for Bermuda based insurance Manager Shoreline Ltd 2018. Having a deep domain expertise in marine insurance, Captain Brown is passionate about creating innovative and customer-centric insurance solutions that address the complex and evolving risks and challenges faced by the maritime sector.