5 Biggest Oil Spills In History
The largest spills in history may be incidents you’ve never heard of. Here’s a quick look at the top five and the spill response efforts used in each: […]
The Fallout Of Nitta Kisen Kaisha
A million dollars is not something many companies can afford to lose. As a recent Japanese cargo-vessel company discovered, there is a steep price to be paid for illegally discharging pollutants and covering up the activity. Here’s what happened: […]
The Steep Costs Of An Oil Spill (And Who Pays)
Over $61 billion. That’s the estimate of how much the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cost BP when all was said and done. Granted, this number is shocking because it was one of the largest spills in history, and most spills are smaller with no impact and inconsequential costs. But those operating in the marine shipping industry shouldn’t be lulled into... […]
What is CERCLA?
Today, we know a lot about the harmful environmental impacts of hazardous waste. But that wasn’t always the case. Prior to the Love Canal disaster in the 1970s, there was little to no regulation regarding the handling of toxic waste in the United States. […]
Updates To Our Privacy Policy
Falvey Insurance Group and its member companies, which includes Safe Harbor Pollution Insurance, continue to keep your information protected and safe. […]
Know The Difference: P&I vs. Vessel Pollution Coverage
When it comes to marine insurance policies, you might already know a little about P&I coverage and vessel pollution coverage. You may have even heard of the P&I pollution Buy-Back endorsement. But what exactly are the differences between these policies and why are they important? To help you make sense of some of the available insurance options, we’ll walk... […]
Important Oil Spill Statistics
Oil spills are arguably the marine industry’s biggest concern. While the number of accidents is declining, the need to continually improve technology and spill response efforts will always be a priority in order to limit the damage to the environment, human life, and commercial activities. […]
What Are Blue Cards?
A lot can happen when operating a ship, and that’s why insurance is a must for any shipowner. In fact, in some cases, certain forms of insurance are required, especially when pollution is involved. So how do you prove you have all the mandatory insurance policies in place? That’s where a Blue Card comes into play. […]
Drones: How They Can Help Oil Spill Response Teams
Robots are flying through our skies. Aerial footage captured by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — colloquially known as drones — of picturesque landscapes or huge festival crowds has racked up views on YouTube for years. But these small flying machines are being called to duty for much more important jobs than filming unique birds-eye views. […]
What Is OPA 1990?
On March 24, 1989, Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker, struck a reef while traversing through Prince William Sound and spilled nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the surrounding Alaskan waters. To date, this is one of the most catastrophic oil spills in human history, but it did lead to some impactful legal reform. […]
