Tag: Britannia Club

Britannia P&I Club informs about best practices and risks related to onboard blending and commingling of liquid bulk cargoes.

As part of its BSAFE initiative, Britannia P&I Club examines a case where crew fatigue caused the grounding of a vessel.

In its latest Risk Watch, Britannia P&I Club explains that proper trimming of bulk cargo is essential for ensuring ship stability, regulatory compliance, and efficient loading and discharging operations.

Britannia P&I Club has examined impacts and forms of severe weather at sea, especially due to climate change, highlighting best practices for the maritime industry to mitigate the risks. 

Britannia P&I Club highlights the critical importance of accurate record-keeping under the BWM Convention, emphasizing upcoming changes to ballast water record book requirements and compliance measures.

Britannia P&I Club highlights the updated CINS guidelines for the safe carriage of charcoal in containers, reflecting the updated IMDG Code.

Britannia P&I Club has issued guidance regarding the eBDNs that will become the default standard in Singapore from 1 April 2025.

In its latest Crew Watch, Britannia P&I Club explains that when seafarers are overly tired, the likelihood of making poor decisions increases and physical reaction times slow down, putting their safety at greater risk.

Britannia P&I Club emphasizes the importance of understanding the various bunker delivery methods and establishing reliable, transparent relationships with reputable suppliers.

Britannia P&I Club highlighted common problems and best practices for masters regarding bills of lading (B/L) and letters of indemnity in a recent article. The bill of lading (B/L) plays a vital part in shipping goods by sea and serves the following functions: A document of title, providing evidence of ownership of the goods described in the B/L. A receipt for goods received by the carrier. Evidence of the contract of carriage between shipper and carrier. The correct completion and handling of the B/L is imperative to reduce the carrier’s risk of liability for cargo related claims. Common issues 'Clean' bills of lading A master may be requested to sign only ‘clean’ B/L, usually because this is required by a bank in order to extend credit to the buyers of the cargo. Difficulties arise when the goods supplied for carriage are not in the condition described in the B/L. The master should only sign B/Ls that contain an accurate description of the goods and their condition. Issuing an inaccurate B/L may amount to a misrepresentation, possibly rendering the carrier liable for cargo related claims and may prejudice the carriers’ P&I cover. Carriers may consider accepting a letter of indemnity (LOI) ...