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The Britannia Club has produced a new safety video to raise awareness of safety issues for crew members working at height. This video is the first in a series aimed at addressing the most critical safety issues facing seafarers.

According to Britannia Club, ships anchor for a variety of operational reasons however anchoring can lead to the loss of control over the ship and ultimately to the loss of anchors or chains, grounding, collision or damage to property. 

According to Britannia Club, operating ships in icy conditions requires a unique set of skills and precautions to ensure the safety of both the ship and crew.

According to Britannia Club, draft surveys play a crucial role in determining the quantity of cargo loaded onto a ship. While based on the simple principle of Archimedes’ law of floatation, the calculation process can be complex due to the ship’s shape, non-linear changes in draft due to hog and sag, and external weather conditions.

Huatai, Britannia's correspondent in Beijing, has issued a circular introducing the reference routes for common navigation methods between Lianyungang, Ganyu and Lanshan ports, published by Lianyungang and Shandong Maritime Safety Administration (MSA).

Britannia's Club correspondent in China, Oasis P&I Services Company Limited, has advised in a circular that the China MSA has published new rules relating to the intensified monitoring and inspection on listed vessels on 23 October 2023, which will come into effect as of 1 December 2023, replacing the previous rules published in 2013.

According to Bitannia Club, bullying and harassment can lead to a range of negative consequences, from low staff morale to poor work performance, absenteeism, resignations, distractions, and even health and safety accidents. 

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.

Marine 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. 

In 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.