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Subsea power cable

A major survey company was contracted to survey the seabed for the routing of a power cable. This cable was used to connect to an offshore wind farm to the power grid via a substation ashore. Unfortunately, the routing was not carried out correctly, and the cable could not reach the intended landing point.

Date
20/10/2013
Stay afloat: The importance of conducting due diligence for ship agents

08/01/2026

Stay afloat: The importance of conducting due diligence for ship agents

ITIC knows that ship agents work in a fast-paced environment and often need to make quick decisions before a ship’s call. Commercial pressures can make it tempting to move forward without carrying out basic checks.
A draft dilemma

08/01/2026

A draft dilemma

A ship was proceeding to the discharge port. The agent at the discharge port advised the shipper that the maximum draft was 40ft. As this ship was just under 41ft it made an interim call to unload some cargo.
Unpaid disbursements

08/01/2026

Unpaid disbursements

A ship agent was appointed by the owners of a detained ship to arrange an inspection at a port. The port authority advised that the required inspection form and fee had to be submitted simultaneously; no inspection could proceed if either element was missing.
Maria Michael – Trainee Account Executive

08/01/2026

Maria Michael – Trainee Account Executive

Maria joined ITIC in June 2024 as a Trainee Account Executive. Maria is responsible for members across Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the North West of the UK, and is currently preparing for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers exams.