Watch: Best sampling practices for onboard tankers
The West P&I Club published a new video to its "LEARN THE ROPES "video series, highlighting best sampling practices for onboard tankers.
Read moreThe West P&I Club published a new video to its "LEARN THE ROPES "video series, highlighting best sampling practices for onboard tankers.
Read moreUK P&I Club and TT Club teamed up with scientific consultants, Brookes Bell, and issued a whitepaper highlighting the continuing safety threat created by the transportation of lithium-ion batteries.
Read moreOASIS P&I informed that on 10 Oct 2022, China MSA issued Notice of Correction to Channel Charts of Chinese Coastal Ports, in which they request ships to be aware of unidentified underwater objects off Fuzhou port and Ningde port.
Read moreIn collaboration with CWA International, the Swedish Club has produced cargo advice to assist operators in the daily operation of their vessels, in relation to hazardous chemical cargoes.
Read moreVessels on passage to some European ports are increasingly being requested by charterers to divert to an intermediate port to remove fumigants from the cargo holds prior to the final discharge port.
Read moreTime to respond to an emergency on board is a vital factor and in case of a fire incident, time limits are further limited. For quick response, it is vital to identify the emergency immediately. As such, a fire detection system on board proves to be a helpful mean.
Read moreAccording to statistics by the P&I Clubs, fires in cargo areas are rare, compared with fires in the engine room or fires originating from an electrical unit. However when a fire starts anywhere on board, it is a serious issue as it can spread quickly and be particularly difficult to control, often resulting in the crew abandoning ship.
Read moreLatest Safety and Shipping Review report by Allianz highlighted once again that fires onboard remain a burning issue. With over 70 reported fires on container ships alone in the past five years and the recent X-Press Pearl incident, it is evident that cargo fires are a priority concern.
Read moreIn this article, Mike Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention, TT Club, talks about ways to prevent container misappropriation, and provides due diligence steps for further protection.
Read moreAs Simon Rapley, Divisional Director, Britannia Club, notes, emergency response on board vessels is normally comprehensively covered by the Emergency Guidance Manual. However, often a very important interface is overlooked and that is the interaction between the bridge and engine room teams.
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