Britannia Club: A cadet losses his life onboard a bulk carrier
Britannia P&I Club released a case study focusing on a tragic incident unfolded on board a bulk carrier, claiming the life of a cadet who had spent three months on board.
Read moreBritannia P&I Club released a case study focusing on a tragic incident unfolded on board a bulk carrier, claiming the life of a cadet who had spent three months on board.
Read moreMarine Evacuation Systems (MES) on board passenger ships typically consist of large inflatable life rafts and either an inflatable slide or escape chute. These systems are designed to enable the rapid evacuation of a large number of people without requiring extensive training, Britannia Club highlights.
Read moreIn a recent Britannia Club webinar, experts discussed about the factors that may influence a seafarer’s mental health and how these can have a significant impact on safety and a seafarer’s overall performance on board.
Read moreOn the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Britannia club has issued eight risk factors for developing prediabetes, which are the same as those for diabetes.
Read moreAccording to Britannia, an increase in detentions has been reported in Off Port Limit (OPL) areas due to vessels anchoring without local authorities’ permission, with detentions extending beyond the twelve nautical mile zone.
Read moreBritannia published a circular from Brazil P&I, which highlights that the modus operandi of drug traffickers is almost the same in different ports. Especially, drug traffickers use Brazil for its strategic location in South America, wide coastline, and many ports to transport illegal narcotics to European, North American, and other markets.
Read moreBritannia Club highlights that lithium-Ion batteries have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in the global shift towards sustainability. For this reason, Britannia issued guidance on the considerations Members should take as part of their due diligence when accepting such cargo.
Read moreThe maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation as it seeks to reduce its environmental footprint and transition towards more sustainable practices. Whilst wind-assisted cargo ships hold great potential for sustainable shipping, they also come with certain risks that need to be considered, Britannia Club highlights.
Read moreIn its most recent report, the Britannia Group demonstrates how it is making sustainability and ESG central to its culture and risk management.
Read moreThe Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that operations by shipowners in underwater hull cleaning to maintain the efficiency and performance of their vessels, come with inherent risks that need to be effectively managed to ensure divers safety and prevent incidents.
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