Tag: loss prevention

Following the increased incidents of piracy and armed attacks at high seas, the Panama Maritime Authority as well as the Republic of Marshal Islands Maritime Administrator, have issued advisories to protect and inform crews.

As Gard P&I Club informs, after the fishing ban in China is lifted on September first, operators of ships transiting the area should be aware that there is a risk of collision with fishing vessels. 

CHIRP Maritime presents a reported case where the pilot struggled to communicate with the master due to poor knowledge of maritime English, in order to draw lessons learned from the situation. 

After increased instances of issues with the carriage of scrap metal cargo, NorthStandard P&I Club highlights the need for vigilance at loading.

TT Club draws attention to the life-threatening hazards caused by enclosed and confined spaces and presents measures to limit the phenomenon. 

When the vessel is expected to remain at anchorage for a long period then this may cause the anchor or its chain to get fouled or to be dragged, which could potentially lead to collision or grounding.

AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has issued a warning to inform of a scam offering overseas residents a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) and Australian visas to gain jobs with cruise companies.

NorthStandard P&I Club has published instructions to inform interested parties how to prevent and handle drug trafficking after observing a large increase in fines associated with drug trafficking cases, and the increasing liabilities that could be imposed.

The London P&I Club announced that it continues to see cargo damage claims arising from the carriage of dry chemicals in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), more commonly known as “jumbo bags”, which have been stowed in the same holds as breakbulk cargoes.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator issued a Marine Safety Advisory to reaffirm the importance of proper inspections and maintenance of immersion suits.