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Legal Gaps and Insurance Reliance in Antarctic Cruise Industry

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23

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What happened

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Holland & Knight released an alert examining the legal and operational considerations for Antarctic expedition cruise operators. The firm noted that the binding international regime for insurance and contingency planning, adopted over 20 years ago, has never entered into force. Consequently, operators rely on nonbinding guidance, voluntary mutual support, and passenger-purchased insurance.

From mondaq.com

Why it matters

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The Antarctic tourism industry is growing rapidly, with demand for expedition cruises reaching an all-time high for the 2026-2027 season. The lack of a binding international regime creates regulatory uncertainty regarding insurance exposure and the allocation of remote response costs.

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Who's involved

Holland & KnightProvides legal advisory services to operators whose activities are situated within the Antarctic region
AntarcticThe polar region around Earth's South Pole where operators conduct activities

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Holland & Knight
law firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida, U.S.

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Oct 23mondaq.com