The Strait of Hormuz – ‘Stuck or Struck’ – Risk management Issues to be debated – Special Event

Some examples of Specific issues
• Do ships still have to load cargoes bound for Persian Gulf ports?
• Who pays for ships waiting to exit the Persian Gulf?
• Can anyone even pay Iran to transit the Straits?

Date:14/04/2026
Chair:Sir Jeremy Cooke - Arbitrator
Panellists:Ian Park – Former Head of Royal Navy Legal / Barrister, Essex Court
Chambers
Ben Dyer – Marine Broker/ Director at Justships Ltd.
Stephen Askins – Partner, Tatham & Co.
Helena Biggs – Senior Claims Adviser at Gard
Craig Blackwood - F D & D Claims Director at NorthStandard
Venue:The IDRC
1 Paternoster Lane
London
EC4M 7BQ
Time:6.00pm - 8.00pm to be followed by a Drinks Reception
CPD Points:2 CPD points