Tag: loss prevention

NorthStandard P&I club warns against the dangers of loading coal cargoes with temperatures in excess of 55°C, after noticing many instances, with Indonesia being a particular hot spot.

According to Britannia Club, as the maritime industry faces the urgent challenge of decarbonisation and strives to achieve net-zero emissions, alternative fuels like methanol are emerging as key players in this transformative journey. Decarbonising shipping is not only an environmental imperative but an emerging area of innovation, reflecting the industry’s shift towards alternative fuels. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is currently taking the lead as a transitional fuel; however, several potential zero-emission fuels such as methanol and hydrogen are also on the rise. It is uncertain which fuel will be the preferred choice of the future, and it is likely that a variety of alternative fuels will be required to meet future demand. As part of their decision making, shipowners need to perform due diligence which includes a thorough risk identification and assessment when choosing an alternative fuel. As part of this assessment, several stakeholders will need to be consulted, for example the engine maker, fuel supplier, classification society, hull & machinery insurers and the ship’s flag state. Considerations that should be taken into account include: 1. SUITABILITY AND IMPACT ON THE ONBOARD ENGINES: The engine maker should be consulted to determine whether the onboard engines are suitable for consuming the ...

Brazil P&I Club has issued a warning about the fact that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have reported approximately 4.6 million cases of dengue this year, with Brazil alone surpassing 3 million suspected cases.

HMM Co. is set to enhance safety management on its vessels by adopting the artificial intelligence (AI) video analysis solution DeepEyes.

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has collaborated with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to further enhance safety in transporting lithium battery shipments. 

Sophia Grant, Crew Health Programme Director at UK P&I Club presents prevention methods for malaria,  a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. 

Britannia Club delves into the life cycle of FSMC, the implications of its spread, and the critical role of crew members in preventing infestations through rigorous self-inspection and adherence to international biosecurity protocols.

Gard P&I Club informs that the situation in Israel and Gaza and the surrounding sea areas remains volatile and recommends assessing all port calls in Israel on a case-by-case basis.

Following the rise in incidents involving piracy and hijacking in the Somali basin, EU Atalanta warns that ships are urged to maintain a heightened state of vigilance.

The UK P&I Club in the latest installment of the 'Inside Ship' video series, focuses on the risk and safeguarding measures for underwater diving in shipping.