Tag: loss prevention

A recent Coast Guard investigation involving a fire and subsequent loss of propulsion on board an inspected vessel serves as a reminder of safety issues caused by condensate forming in air lines.

The maritime industry is a high-risk environment. Critical incidents onboard can be distressing and sometimes traumatic for seafarers and any shoreside staff involved, as well as disruptive to operations. Stephanie Sjöblad, Loss Prevention Executive at Alandia explains what trauma-informed means and why it is important for the maritime industry.

Pilbara Ports Authority published a notice that there was an increase in main engine failures due to blocked seawater cooling strainers.

According to Allianz Safety Shipping Review 2023, cargo fires are a major safety issue. However, the industry does not seem to be taking fire safety seriously. Inadequate fire safety measures as detected by PSC inspections, misdeclared cargo and improper handling of new, dangerous materials are some of the most common reasons why cargo fires remain a challenge.

The Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Hull Stress Monitoring System (HSMS) has received the ABS SMART Tier 2 approval in principle (AIP) for structural health monitoring (SHM).

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has released a Safety Alert in response to multiple ongoing investigations being conducted along with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSVB) into fires onboard two certificated small passenger vessels.

Yesterday, Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced a major investment to fund the completion of the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet.

While all Libyan ports, except for Sirte, are reported to be operational for internationally trading ships, Gard Club recommends assessing all port calls on a case-by-case basis and ensuring appropriate protective measures are incorporated into ship security plans.

The Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative is calling for innovators to come forward with solutions for early-stage fire detection, one of the most important issues in the drive to mitigate container loss.

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10, took place 10 to 19 May 2023 where associated protective measures (APMs) for sea mammals within the particularly sensitive sea area in the North-Western Mediterranean Sea (NW Med PSSA) were discussed.