The Committee discussed feedback from its effectiveness review, highlighting engagement, governance and data considerations, including the need for improved access to market-wide information. 

Members considered developments in the Middle East, including legal and sanctions-related issues, operational risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and potential implications for claims, crew welfare, and vessel operations. An update from Lloyd’s Register covered operational risks such as engine-room fires, port state control trends, emerging technologies including 3D printed parts, and risks associated with new cargo types (CO2). 

Subcommittee updates included navigating limits, JH143, yacht helicopter operations clause development, and cyber wording alignment. Claims inflation, surveyor insights, and legal developments were also noted.