Join Shoreline Maritime Answers as we explore the dark side of life at sea, from cyber attacks and drug smuggling to geopolitical risk and migration. On each episode we’ll deep dive into the issues facing shipowners and crew at sea, with specialists in cyber, risk and humanitarian issues.
01/16/26
Episode 45 - COFR Plus: Managing Detention, Delay, and Enforcement Risk in U.S. Waters
Today’s episode isn’t about reinventing COFR guaranty insurance. It’s about how the COFR guaranty insurance transaction itself can be enhanced to reflect the operational reality of modern U.S. trade. We’re going to unpack COFR Plus a jointly develope… Read more
12/14/25
Episode 44 - “One Source of Truth: How USCG Credential Reform Changes the Rules for Mariners & Shipowners”
For years, US mariner credentialing relied on fragmented systems, inconsistent records, and limited transparency—leaving mariners, shipowners, and operators exposed to hidden risk. That is about to change. In Episode 44 of the ShorelineHudson Maritim… Read more
11/24/25
Episode 43 - The New $1,000 DHS Parole Fee: What Shipowners Must Know Before Calling the U.S.
Foreign-flagged vessels calling at U.S. ports now face a significant new operational challenge: the Department of Homeland Security has implemented a $1,000 immigration parole fee, effective 16 October 2025, for any non-exempt alien who is paroled in… Read more
10/20/25
Episode 42 - Last minute changes to the New USTR 301 Rules – What Shipowners Need to Know
Confusion reigns in the wake of Washington’s last-minute amendments to the USTR Section 301 maritime measures. In this episode, Captain Thomas Brown and Washington D.C.–based policy advisor Andrew Baskin break down what’s changed, who pays, and why t… Read more
10/08/25
Episode 41 - USTR Port Fees Take Effect – What Happens Next?
This week, the U.S. begins enforcing port fees on Chinese-built, flagged, or operated vessels under new Section 301 tariff measures. These fees are assessed against the operator listed on the vessel’s COFR — a fact with far-reaching implications for … Read more
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