The COVID-19 epidemic has an enormous impact on shipping in particular on tourist navigation and passanger & ferry operations, where almost all business is related to tourism. These days except some skeleton services all operations have been interrupted and ships are just laying up. This has obviously dramatic consequences for the operators which are simply […]
Nowadays, crew satisfaction and loyalty becomes increasingly important for successful ship operations. With wellbeing and health being of highest importance for the seafaring community in addition to established P&I covers medical plans dedicated for crews have been developed by marine insurers. Such plans offer medical cover for the seafarer when at home and also for […]
Die Eigner von Hochsee- bzw. von Binnenfahrgastschiffen können ihre Gesamthaftung für alle Ansprüche aus einem Ereignis auf einen oder mehrere bestimmte Höchstbeträge beschränken. Diese Haftungsbeschränkungen ergeben sich für das Seerecht aus den §§ 486 ff. HGB in Verbindung mit dem „Übereinkommen vom 19. November 1976 über die Beschränkung der Haftung für Seeforderungen“ in der Fassung […]
Having received the authority to operate as independent insurance brokers from the Industrial and Commercial Chamber of Emden on March 9, 2020 Dr. Brons Insurance is now ready to start business. With fresh ideas we are fully focused on the maritime industry and serve our clients with excellent claims handling as well as consultancy services. […]