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Infrastructure, Fuel Supply Chains, and Port Investment in 2026 Executive Focus Green corridors are no longer climate pledges—they are bankable infrastructure projects. By 2026, at least six global green shipping corridors will be operational, driven by port authorities, energy majors, and institutional investors repositioning for IMO 2030 and 2050 targets. This model shifts decarbonization off […]

The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) remains one of the most security-sensitive maritime corridors in the world. Although reported piracy incidents have declined compared to previous years, risk exposure in 2026 is still high due to armed robbery, cargo theft, kidnap threats, and port-side security gaps. For vessel owners, charterers, insurers, and offshore operators, the key […]

Energy projects in 2026 are increasingly located in remote, high-risk environments — offshore platforms, desert installations, jungle pipelines, and frontier onshore fields. In these locations, standard health insurance is often insufficient. For energy companies, EPC contractors, and offshore operators, remote site medical insurance has become a core risk-management requirement — not just an employee benefit. […]

Offshore contracting in 2026 offers high earning potential — but also income volatility. An injury, illness, contract termination, or regulatory delay can stop income overnight. For offshore contractors, FIFO professionals, and maritime specialists, income protection insurance has become one of the most overlooked — yet critical — financial safeguards. This guide explains how income protection […]

Working offshore in 2026 — whether on vessels, rigs, FPSOs, or remote marine projects — comes with unique risks. Yet many offshore professionals only discover the limits of their life insurance after an incident occurs. Standard life insurance policies often exclude or restrict high-risk offshore work, leaving workers and their families financially exposed. This guide […]

Houston remains the legal and operational hub for offshore energy, maritime transport, and Gulf of Mexico operations. When an offshore injury occurs, many workers are told conflicting things about their rights — especially under the Jones Act. In 2026, Jones Act claims are more closely scrutinized, more heavily litigated, and more time-sensitive than ever. Understanding […]

In 2026, the UK HMRC Statutory Residence Test (SRT) has become one of the most critical compliance issues for offshore contractors, FIFO professionals, and international project workers. Many offshore contractors believe that working outside the UK — on vessels, rigs, or overseas projects — automatically removes UK tax exposure. In reality, HMRC now applies the […]

In 2026, Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) professionals and the companies that employ them are facing a new tax reality.The long-held assumption that basing operations or residency in the UAE guarantees tax freedom is being tested by tighter UK HMRC enforcement, evolving UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) rules, and increased global data sharing.For offshore, maritime, oil & […]

Offshore logistics contracts in 2026 are no longer simple service agreements. For operators working in Nigeria and across West Africa, these contracts now sit at the intersection of cost control, regulatory compliance, insurance exposure, and operational risk. Whether supporting offshore oil & gas fields, subsea projects, or renewable energy installations, poorly structured logistics contracts can […]

For vessel owners trading in West African waters, Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance is no longer a regulatory formality — it is a financial survival tool. In 2026, operating vessels on routes covering Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Ivory Coast, and the wider Gulf of Guinea exposes owners to elevated risks: crew claims, pollution liabilities, cargo damage, […]