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"Brillante Virtuoso – Anatomy of a Fraud: When a Pirate Attack Isn't What It Seems"
Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Time: 4:00pm onwards
Location: Mills Oakley Offices, Sydney CBD
Harshvardhan Kumar, Marine Consultant at Charles Taylor Presents: "Brillante Virtuoso – Anatomy of a Fraud: When a Pirate Attack Isn't What It Seems"
The Sydney Marine Discussion Group is pleased to invite members to a compelling presentation by Harshvardhan Kumar, Marine Consultant at Charles Taylor, who will explore one of the most fascinating and controversial cases in modern marine insurance history.
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GPS Spoofing: A Growing Threat to Global Shipping
Date: Thursday, 19th November2026
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Mills Oakley Offices, Sydney CBDGPS Spoofing has rapidly emerged as one of the most significant navigational and operational risks facing the maritime industry today.
Join us for an insightful presentation by Willum Richards, Director of Willum Richards Consulting Ltd and President of the Association Mondiale de Dispacheurs (International Association of Average Adjusters), as he examines the growing prevalence of GPS spoofing and its implications for shipowners, cargo interests, insurers, brokers, average adjusters, and maritime professionals.
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SMDG Spring Soiree & Marine Insurance Awards 2026
SAVE THE DATE - WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2026
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GPS Spoofing: A Growing Threat to Global Shipping
GPS Spoofing: A Growing Threat to Global Shipping
Join us for an insightful presentation by Willum Richards, Director of Willum Richards Consulting Ltd and President of the Association Mondiale de Dispacheurs (International Association of Average Adjusters), as he examines the growing prevalence of GPS spoofing and its implications for shipowners, cargo interests, insurers, brokers, average adjusters, and maritime professionals.
Lunch & Learn
"Brillante Virtuoso – Anatomy of a Fraud: When a Pirate Attack Isn't What It Seems"
"Brillante Virtuoso – Anatomy of a Fraud: When a Pirate Attack Isn't What It Seems"
The Sydney Marine Discussion Group is pleased to invite members to a compelling presentation by Harshvardhan Kumar, Marine Consultant at Charles Taylor, who will explore one of the most fascinating and controversial cases in modern marine insurance history.
STRIKE - tickets on sale now - Christmas In July
SMDG is excited to announce the sponsors for this years Christmas in July - thanks to our Gold Sponsors AIG & HDI, and with the support of our Bronze Sponsors Zurich, Liberty, Chubb and QBE - we have secured a larger venue for 2026.
SMDG is taking over STRIKE for 3 hours - with exclusive hire of the venue we have access to bowling, darts, karaoke and escape rooms!
Tickets are going fast - so make sure to grab yours and you don't miss out!
Members Price: $90
Separate email sent to members to purchase with code (please check your spam - this email will be from the Intix platform)
Non-Members Price: $110
AGM and presentation by Captain Jeanine Drummond
AGM and presentation by Captain Jeanine Drummond
The AGM will begin at 3:30pm sharp.
Captain Jeanine Drummond will present on Harbour Master: Guardians of Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Ports from 4pm and immediately following, the SMDG will be hosting our April Sundowner.
"IMO's Autonomous Ship Code: What it means for us”
“IMO's Autonomous Ship Code: What it means for us”
We are pleased to confirm a presentation by Capt. Melwyn and Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh on “IMO's Autonomous Ship Code: What it means for us”
WISTA X SMDG
SMDG and WISTA present: WaveMakers - Women Leading the Tides in Marine and Shipping
In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March 2026, we aim to honour and recognise women paving the way in the maritime industry.
Meco X markel
Very Large Claims and How They Impact the Shipping Market
An exploration of major maritime incidents and their impacts on the insurance and shipping market