Tag: Britannia Club

On 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.

According 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.

Britannia 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.

Britannia 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.

The 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.

In its most recent report, the Britannia Group demonstrates how it is making sustainability and ESG central to its culture and risk management.

The 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.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights lessons learned from an incident involving ships under pilotage. 

Britannia P&I Club warns against the risks of fumigation and presents steps people onboard can take in order to mitigate those risks. 

Britannia P&I Club explains that agricultural cargoes are extremely heat sensitive, and presents preventative measures against heat damage.