Tag: loss prevention

Gard Club has recently published an updated Guide on Stowaways to inform shipowners and ships crew about the prevention against stowaway risk.

Gard Club has recently published an updated Guide on Stowaways to address the issue and inform interested parties of ways to prevent stowaway incidents onboard.

In a recent ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) webinar, maritime and medical experts came together to discuss seafarers’ health and wellbeing, and what can be done to safeguard seafarers and make sure they are prepared for medical emergencies on board ships.

A new common name, Flighted Spongy Moth Complex, will now be used to refer to the group of moths formerly known as Asian Gypsy Moth, or AGM, the Gard P&I Club informs.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a Maritime Safety Awareness report on fire safety in order to raise awareness of the risks and prevent further incidents.

The International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I's) has released a safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations.

Meratus Indonesian logistics company has launched a smart system, SMARCO, that helps monitor containers, to meet the demand for more efficient and safe container shipping. 

The United States Coast Guard released a safety alert to addresses the importance of proper maintenance and adherence to manufacturer’s recommendations for filling/inflating buoyancy chambers on some models of inflatable boats.

The American P&I Club's Good Catch Initiative has produced an informative video on human factor and systemic failure.

United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued a safety alert to remind marine radio users of the importance and value of properly configuring their Digital Selective Calling (DSC)-equipped Very High Frequency (VHF) radios to enable proper function during an emergency situation.