As autumn settles in here in the UK, things remain as busy as ever at Idwal. This month, we’re pleased to share some exciting updates and partnerships, including our professional collaborations with INTERCARGO and IUMI, as well as our new data-driven partnership with Lloyd’s List Intelligence.
You’ll also find the latest issue of Snapshot S&P (Issue 14), along with details of upcoming industry events, a brand-new webinar on the IMO Net Zero Framework, and for the marine insurers out there, fresh literature designed to support you in making decisions.
Idwal announces partnership with Lloyds List Intelligence
Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, increasingly complex sanctions regimes and growing scrutiny on supply chain transparency, the need for more rigorous vessel inspection and due diligence has never been greater. Financial institutions, insurers, and charterers are under pressure to prove compliance, mitigate operational risk, and make faster, more confident decisions in an environment where the stakes continue to rise.
Idwal has partnered with Lloyds list Intelligence, the trusted independent partner for monitoring, assessing, and managing maritime risks. The collaboration brings together Idwal’s unique grading methodology, the Idwal Grade®, with Lloyds List Intelligence’s world-leading sanctions and maritime risk screening analytics, providing insurers, financiers, charterers and operators with a seamless, comprehensive view of physical and regulatory vessel risk.
See what that means for the industry here
Idwal joins IUMI and Intercargo
We're thrilled to announce that this month, Idwal has joined the ranks of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) as Professional Partners and INTERCARGO as Associate Members.
Through this membership, the Idwal team looks forward to collaborating with insurers, shipowners, operators, and other industry leaders to continue our mission of advancing transparency, consistency, and best practices through the use of condition data and vessel condition monitoring around the globe.
Find out more about INTERCARGO
Snapshot S&P Issue Fourteen
We are pleased to share with you the fourteenth edition of Snapshot S&P, our bi-monthly bulletin for those involved in the S&P markets, featuring insights through the Idwal lens of vessel inspections.
Out and about with Idwal
- CEO Nick Owens and Head of Partnerships Frank M Andersen headed to Singapore for our first annual conference as Professional Partners of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI).
- Team Idwal were out in force for London International Shipping Week 2025 attending events and conferences across the city.
Reads of the month
How inspection intelligence transforms asset management at sea
In an era defined by data, digitalisation and decarbonisation, the maritime industry stands at a pivotal moment. The traditional reliance on manual processes and fragmented information for managing fleets and vessels is giving way to smarter, more connected approaches. At the heart of this evolution lies inspection intelligence: the integration of structured data, analytics, and technology-led inspection processes that deliver deeper insights into vessel condition, performance, and risk.
How does inspection intelligence transform asset management at sea? Idwal CEO Nick Owens sheds light on the topic in our latest article on Sea Technology magazine.
A Marine Surveyor's viewpoint on gangway & pilot ladders
Boarding vessels remains one of the most common and challenging safety issues our surveyors face worldwide, with risks ranging from unsafe ladders to unorthodox access at anchor. At Idwal, we’re committed to protecting surveyors by promoting a culture of safety, equipping them with the right tools, and driving industry-wide awareness of unsafe practices. Head of Surveyor Management Robert Parker-Norman’s full article to learn how Idwal is addressing these challenges and pushing for safer standards across the maritime sector.
Listen of the month
Decoding MEPC 83: Simplifying the International Maritime Organization's Net Zero Framework
Catch up with our latest webinar as Technical Development Officer Scott Mitchell, Digital Marketing Officer Paul Howe and Head of Technical John Nicholson provide a deep dive into the upcoming Net Zero Framework regulations ahead of the adoption meeting scheduled for October 2025.
- What the Net Zero Framework is, how it works, and what the commercial implications could be.
- Alternative fuel options, their suitable vessel types, and implementation methodologies.
- Energy efficiency technologies across hull, machinery and propulsion, and other onboard systems.
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