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CASE ALERT - New Recovery Case Study! Aruba.

efactuur@interlloyd.nl (Arno Interlloyd) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:10:55 GMT

YACHT COLLISION ARUBA

CASE STUDY - YACHT COLLISION ARUBA

We are thrilled to share that we are handling an exciting new recovery case! A yacht insured by our client was involved in an unfortunate collision with a fishing boat while anchored in the stunning waters of Aruba.

After the incident, local surveyors conducted a swift and thorough assessment of the damage. The yacht was then transported to Colombia, where repairs were carried out efficiently and cost-effectively.

We are now in the process of recovering all repair costs from the responsible party. This case highlights our extensive expertise in maritime recovery and our dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Stay tuned for more updates from Interlloyd Averij as we navigate this exciting journey!

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SURVEY ALERT - New Survey Case Study

efactuur@interlloyd.nl (Arno Interlloyd) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:17:20 GMT

IS THAT A HOLE?

Is That a Hole?

Recently, we embarked on yet another exciting survey assignment from one of our valued clients. This time around, we encountered water in the cargo hold of a pusher barge - a less than ideal scenario for the cargo of calcined petroleum coke! The adventure really kicked off when, during various inspections and repairs, we found a crack of 800 mm and a hole of 20 mm. ��

But no worries, our dedicated survey team responded quickly and expertly, providing advice to manage the situation and prevent further damage.

Additionally, at the request of our clients, our claims and recovery team has been tasked with closely monitoring statutory limitations and undertaking further recovery steps. Our team - acting on behalf of the charterer - successfully managed to deflect the cargo owner’s claim, redirecting it to the barge owner.

This experience underscores the importance of being alert and ready to respond to the unpredictable elements of maritime transport!

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NEWS - Joined Forces - Context & Interlloyd collaboration

efactuur@interlloyd.nl (Arno Interlloyd) — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:46:31 GMT

As of April 1, 2023, Context B.V. and Interlloyd Averij B.V. have entered into a close partnership. Both companies recently signed a collaboration agreement.

Michael Blonk, Managing Director of Context, explained that they frequently received inquiries from their clients about whether they handled marine/cargo insurance claims. To avoid turning clients away, they had already been collaborating with Interlloyd Averij on occasion in recent years. Their experiences with Interlloyd Averij were positive, and the two companies shared a similar approach. The decision to partner was also influenced by Interlloyd Averij's strong international network.

Bert van Riessen, Director of Interlloyd Averij, stated that aside from complementing each other's specialties, the philosophies and approaches of both companies aligned closely, making a closer collaboration a logical step. The goal of their partnership is to provide the market with a new multidisciplinary player in the field of expertise. Interlloyd Averij will focus on the transport sector, in which they have over 200 years of expertise. Context will contribute their technical expertise.

By combining the strengths of Context, Interlloyd Averij, and previously Lindesk, they have created an organization capable of offering existing and new clients a broader range of services. The collaboration is based on equality, with no additional fees for each other's services. Context and Interlloyd Averij thus become comprehensive players in the field of insurance expertise and can handle all types of claims except for automotive.

Both companies will remain accessible through their existing contact information.

Read the Dutch article here

NEWS - Expertise increase - take-over

efactuur@interlloyd.nl (Arno Interlloyd) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:57:58 GMT

Increase of recovery expertise (transport) after take-over.

RCP&RB and Interlloyd Averij are very pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached for the acquisition of the recovery activities of RCP&RB and the 2 employees.

As of June 1, 2021, Remy Rovers and Valbona Islamoski will continue their recovery activities at Interlloyd Averij. Remy brings 36 years of work experience and Valbona 3 years, after completing her Master's degree in Maritime & Transport Law at Erasmus University.

Remy and Valbona mainly serve the transport insurers and brokers on the Dutch and Belgian market and thereby strengthen Interlloyd Averij, who perform survey, claims and recovery activities for the worldwide transport insurance market.

We see this bundling of knowledge as a logical step to continue to serve the clients of Interlloyd and RCP&RB professionally, now and in the future.

P.S. The acquisition includes the pending files of RCP&RB. Remy and Valbona guarantee that these will remain to have their full attention.

For more information:

Bert van Riessen

Manager
010 2443900 / 06 53268609
Bert.Vanriessen@interlloyd.nl
RCPRB@Interlloyd.n l

INTERVIEW - Bert van Riessen - Manager

efactuur@interlloyd.nl (Arno Interlloyd) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:31:41 GMT

Interlloyd Averij, one of a kind

Interlloyd Averij, the oldest Lloyd’s Agent in the world, is operating in the international marine insurance market for more than 200 years.

Together with sister company Beeckman De Vos in Antwerp, Interlloyd Averij forms a strong, experienced and dynamic partner for the marine insurance market in the Gateway to Europe (Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp). From their offices a highly skilled team of professional Survey, Claim & Recovery Specialists are ready to serve their customers. How? We take a look inside the company with Bert Riessen, Director at Interlloyd Averij.

“More than 30 years ago, I started my journey as a junior surveyor at the company. Step by step learning the trade of this dynamic business.” Bert van Riessen tells. “Now all those years later I am, together with Huib Staal, the proud Director of this historical company. Besides the management and networking tasks, as Directors, Huib and I also have an operational role. “Bert explains: “Huib is taking care of our instructions abroad , by assigning surveyors worldwide. He monitors and supports their work in the field with the aim to deliver our principals a survey report that fulfills to their demands. These demands are not always so obvious for surveyors in some parts of the world, often due to cultural differences.

By the way, we all admire Huib’s daily work ethic and his unconditional dedication to the company. He is a great inspirer for all of us and we don’t like to see him retire next year.

My personal operational activities are mostly related to surveys regarding theft and missing cargoes during transport and storage. These cases are often about electronics disappearing under mysterious circumstances, or just in a brutal manner”.

C ompany Values in the day- to day business

“In our day to day business we focus and always rely on the key values of our company; Integrity, Service, Excellence, Commitment and last bot certainly not least: Connection . Being well connected with your principal makes it easier to understand how to satisfy them. For example, in the way of communication, or style of reporting. Knowing the demands of your business partner can make the difference! Stay connected, also with your colleagues, in order to understand each other, for a better team performance and a pleasant work environment. An extra challenge in these days! All this is what makes us one of a kind. And what will keep us focused for the years to come. I therefore foresee a long and great future for us.”

"I cannot remember we have ever said ‘No’ to a new survey assignment"

In focusing on our values we for example work with a very diverse team of cargo marine surveyors , who are capable to handle losses from small to complex cases in the whole range of our playfield (cargo, logistic liability, Hull & Machinery , P&I, Technical and Project Cargo matters ). Our strength is that, apart from our own staff surveyors, we work with a shell of specialists in all areas . This enables us to accept all assignments, no matter the complexity or how busy we are. I cannot remember we have ever said ‘No’ to a new survey assignment.

Furthermore, we offer a wealth of experience in the field of Claims Settling and Recovery . Talking about connection , our recovery specialists work closely with our surveyors, already during the survey process, which is for the benefit of the recovery result. The role of the cargo marine surveyor is not only to investigate the cause of the damage but also to make recommendations to avoid damages in the future.

Trends?

When asked which trends can be recognized nowadays, Bert explains: “The pressure on logistic service providers increases tremendously. Faster , cheaper and the use of electronical data traffic. This will all lead to saving costs for the supplier, but it will also increase the risks . If a supplier wants the best service for the cheapest price, there is a serious risk that a logistic service provider will accept the demands without being able (or willing) to meet them.

For example, he will use a tilt instead of a more expensive box trailer, or he will ship electronics as consolidated cargo instead of as direct freight . Regarding the risk of electronic data traffic: as an example, electronically supplied pin codes for collecting containers from terminals can be hacked or leaked, with theft as a consequence.”

Again, the role of the surveyor is (therefore) not only to investigate the cause of the damage but also to make recommendations to avoid damages in the future.

Some interesting cases

It may be obvious that the cases that are handled by Interlloyd are not just the average cases. Over the years Bert has experienced at first hand that the world of a surveyor is full of surprises and interesting situations. He explains:” During a theft investigation, I once found myself in a rather peculiar situation in Eastern Europe. In this particular case it was impossible for me to receive any useful information from the police and authorities. The power of the claimant, who was an entrepreneur with national fame, became very clear that night. He went to the police by himself to ask for the required information. With his reputation, he got the information I needed and together with his security team he came to deliver this to me in a restaurant that night, not in the last place to the big surprise of the waiters and other visitors. It was a special experience I will never forget.”

Another extraordinary case. Bert tells: “Our oldest and still pending file is the one of the HMS LUTINE . This frigate sunk for the Dutch coast near Terschelling in 1799. She transported gold , insured for a substantial amount at Lloyds in London. Ever since, attempts are being made to localize and salvage the gold. With Lloyds being the rightful owners, this may only happen under strict conditions and supervision of the Lloyd’s Agent: Interlloyd Averij ! By the way, the bell of the Lutine was found long ago and is installed in the Lloyds building in London. In the old days, the bell was rung if a vessel had sunk somewhere in the world, as a sign of another loss and catastrophy."

The future

According to Bert: "All these aspects make Interlloyd Averij a special and great place to work. Together with our team, I look forward to the future and to the next surprising cases. Ready to serve the market for the next 200 years!"