{"id":123945,"date":"2025-03-27T09:48:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?post_type=event&#038;p=123945"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:47:08","slug":"abl-april-2025-market-briefing","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/event\/abl-april-2025-market-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"ABL April 2025 Market Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join us for the ABL April Maritime Market Briefing, discussing the following topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using an insurance pre-risk methodology to improve port marine safety<\/strong><br><br>Ports play a vital role in global trade, but their operations come with inherent risks that can lead to safety incidents and financial exposure. By carrying out a pre-risk survey, potential hazards can be identified and mitigated before they escalate, improving overall port safety and reducing the likelihood of claims from the insurance industry. Understanding how this methodology enhances risk management and strengthens port resilience is key to fostering safer and more efficient maritime operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The technical presentation will be followed by a Q&amp;A and a summary of last month\u2019s high-value maritime case reports, which will only be presented to attendees in the room.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thursday 10th April, 9:30 AM UK time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-person:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mQd2MwwZef5yGHYYA\">Lloyd\u2019s Old Library, 1 Lime Street, EC3M 7HA, London<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Arrivals from 9:00 AM for coffee, tea, biscuits and networking.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual:<\/strong>&nbsp;Zoom Webinar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The marine casualty case reports will only be presented to in-person attendees.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.eu\/zs\/3r6QWc\">JOIN IN-PERSON<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_7pvuS5nCTLydN-SAowd66A#\/registration\">JOIN ONLINE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-objectives\">Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will develop a clear understanding of port risks and strategies for improving safety and operational resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will gain insight to the key challenges associated with port re-risk assessments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will learn how to effectively conduct a pre-risk assessment to enhance risk mitigation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be able to analyse the consequences of inadequate or improperly conducted port risk assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-our-panel\">Meet Our Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tony-Nichols-headshot-photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123946 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tony-Nichols-headshot-photo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tony-Nichols-headshot-photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tony-Nichols-headshot-photo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Tony Nichols<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ports &amp; Harbours Consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Technical Presenter<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/David_Faulkner-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123948 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/David_Faulkner-removebg-preview.png 466w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/David_Faulkner-removebg-preview-261x300.png 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/people\/david-faulkner\/\">David Faulkner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director, Ports and Harbours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Introduction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe_mullan_ppe-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123952 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe_mullan_ppe-removebg-preview.png 388w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe_mullan_ppe-removebg-preview-290x300.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-teal-color\">Joe Mullan<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naval Architect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Case Reports<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-on-our-event\">More on our Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-a-cpd-accredited-event-by-the-chartered-insurance-institute-attendance-in-person-or-online-is-worth-1-cpd-point\">This is a CPD-accredited event by the Chartered Insurance Institute. Attendance in-person or online is worth 1 CPD point.<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123430 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ABL\u2019s Ports &amp; Harbours team provides expert consultancy across all stages of port development, from feasibility to operations. Our specialists: master mariners, engineers, naval architects, and risk analysts deliver services in marine risk assessments, vessel manoeuvring simulations, mooring analysis, and operational studies. We support projects with technical due diligence, geotechnical and civil engineering, and metocean expertise to ensure safe and efficient port operations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/ports-and-harbours-engineering-consultants\/\">LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PORTS AND HARBOURS EXPERTISE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for the ABL April Maritime Market Briefing, discussing : Using an insurance pre-risk methodology to improve port marine safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":123972,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_event_date":"2025-04-10T09:30:00"},"categories":[112],"tags":[597,916,1010],"sector":[108,836],"service":[],"class_list":["post-123945","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-port-marine-operations","tag-ports-and-harbours","tag-ports-and-harbours-consulting","sector-maritime","sector-ports-harbours"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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