Tag: loss prevention

BIMCO has issued a timely reminder regarding the risks involved in the sea transport of palm kernel shells in solid bulk form, following a relevant incident in Japan. 

Experts from the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology share key findings from the CARGOSAFE study and urge for enhanced detection on deck, more suitable breaching tools and overall solutions which can boundary cool any fire onboard with minimum crew involvement.

The long-standing concept of General Average, which seeks to share equitably costs arising from maritime casualties, has never been more relevant, it was stressed at the 2024 annual dinner of the Association of Average Adjusters in London.  

As NorthStandard P&I Club reminds, the early wet season has commenced in a number of West African regions for this year, known locally as Mango Rains, which raises the danger of liquefaction of certain cargoes. 

As a result of the 2021 San Pedro Bay oil pipeline leak caused by a ship’s anchor, the Coast Guard is issuing a guidance to ensure vessels take appropriate precautions when anchoring in the vicinity of submerged pipelines.

With the security situation in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean area rapidly evolving and the threat to merchant vessels on the rise, the Shipowners' Club is proactively providing operators with current advice and support.

In its latest Crew Watch publication, Britannia P&I Club explains that to prevent fines and delays, ships must adhere to flag etiquette when hoisting flags in foreign ports or waters.

According to Gard Club, Cefor, the Nordic Association of Marine Insurers, shares Gard's concern about the rising number of stern tube-related damage claims.

InterManager's recent review of the IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) and maritime industry notifications has revealed a significant rise in new accident notifications and reports.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest “Crew Watch” edition, where it informs that new research shows that poor dental hygiene can have an adverse impact on the rest of your body and contribute to other types of diseases.