19/06/2026
⛵ Orca interactions with are an emerging risk in certain cruising areas, particularly around parts of the Iberian Peninsula. Our latest blog explores the implications for , the types of damage being reported, and how insurers are responding within marine insurance structures.
🐋 It also considers practical risk mitigation, including whale detection and deterrent technologies such as WhaleShield, which are increasingly being discussed as part of broader voyage planning and safety strategies.
Orcas damaging yacht rudders and steering systems have been reported between Spain, Portugal and North Africa.