The Cargo Committee has tackled topics such as Arctic shipping, radioactive cargo, fine art coverage and cargo fraud. The Loss Prevention Committee works for underwriters and the shipping industry as a whole to look at new ways to control losses. Some recently examined issues include container seals, pleasure craft storage, perishable cargo, maritime fraud, weather conditions, container repair and much more. The Legislative Committee works with the Federal Government to help draft legislation in a number of areas, including the Federal Maritime Insurance Act , Carriage of Goods by Water Act , Multi-Modal Conventions, the Limitation of Liability Conventions and Salvage Assistance at sea. Other committees include the newly formed Communications Committee, with its subcommittees in charge of the Log, Social, Merchandising and the Website.
All committees are eager to receive news, suggestions and comments from the industry.