Tag: loss prevention

Ansuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment at UKP&I Club, presents various aspects concerning the use of biofuels in the maritime industry, including the operational challenges they pose.

Samsung Heavy Industries has revealed its Special Structure Anti-Container Loss (SSA-CL) technology to minimize container loss incidents for ships during adverse weather conditions.

Gard P&I Club answers some of the trade-related and contractual questions shipowners might have in this turbulent and highly volatile situation that is currently underway in Israel.

According to Gard, the number of stern tube-related damage claims has increased considerably over the last few years and such damages are now one of the more frequent claim types handled by Gard under the hull and machinery policies.

Allianz will now publish a new series of bulletins to assist stakeholders with risk mitigation and loss prevention measures for emerging risks. A recent bulletin, issued in October, focuses on Lithium-ion batteries and their association hazards. 

American Club informs about an incident, in which a deck barge carrying a tractor crane and associated equipment was being relocated to a new job location. The barge owner had hired a towing vessel for the short ocean transit.

The Japan P&I Club informs they have received a revised version of safety measures in the Seto Inland Sea in Japan from Licensed Inland Sea Pilots' Association due to correction of special notes on fishing operation and suspension days.

Cruise ships bound for Israel have been rerouted to Cyprus, as shipping officials have confirmed, to avoid the conflict that has been taking place since Saturday.

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

According to Gard P&I Club, regional conflicts, military activity, and political tensions continue to pose threats to commercial vessels operating in high risk areas such as the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Western Indian Ocean.