In conjunction with independent security advisers, Herminius, the JWC publishes a list of geographical areas where vessels are considered at increased risk of war-related perils. Ships sailing into the regions appearing on the Listed Areas may require additional war risk coverage.
Rating is a matter for individual negotiation between underwriters and brokers and the JWC plays no role in that. The committee last reviewed the areas in September 2024. The current listed areas are linked below:
