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Internet security - the basics

Antivirus software… Use it and keep it up to date! 

Use a firewall – Windows has a firewall built in and most antivirus packages also include one. 

Keep your system up to date  - Not just anti-virus and firewall software, but the system in general.  Developers regularly issue updates/patches/fixes. These updates could be released because the developer has discovered a security weakness in their product and should not be ignored. If you are prompted to download an update then you should! 

 

Date
17/06/2019
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.