Tag: loss prevention

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest “Crew Watch” edition, highlighting the growing concern over navigational risks at sea due to the increasing threat of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) jamming and spoofing.

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published a comprehensive best practice guide for the safe use of flexible tanks for the transport of liquid cargoes.

According to Gard P&I Club, recent cases illustrate that launching a drone from a vessel in Norway, for instance to capture photographs, may result in serious consequences for the crew, the vessel, and the shipowner.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued guidance on the subject of anchor loss, highlighting its implications for both safety and commercial operations within the maritime industry.

Gard P&I Club's local correspondents in Israel and Lebanon report that all ports, including Haifa and Beirut, are operating normally, but the Club advises operators to stay updated as changes are likely to come up. 

In its latest safety awareness bulletin, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) explores issues that come up and result in poor maintenance onboard. 

In its latest safety awareness bulletin, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) highlights the crucial role of maintenance in ensuring safe operations onboard. 

According to Reuters, access to a crucial supply port in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has been suspended due to escalating attacks by armed gangs.

The Nautical Institute has published a safety alert to draw lessons learned from an incident in which a cadet lost their lives due to asphyxiation. 

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a small object fell into a crew member's eye, due to the lack of protection.