Tag: loss prevention

Maritime insurance specialist The Swedish Club reports that it registered claims exceeding 25million USD attributable to heavy weather over the past five years. 

Britannia P&I Club has issued a set of best practices regarding the loading of assorted breakbulk cargoes in China, emphasizing the need to carefully consider the stowage intentions throughout the process.

Britannia P&I Club has issued guidance regarding the intricacies of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) as cargo, as well as some safety considerations for its transportation.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest “Crew Watch” edition, highlighting the growing concern over navigational risks at sea due to the increasing threat of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) jamming and spoofing.

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published a comprehensive best practice guide for the safe use of flexible tanks for the transport of liquid cargoes.

According to Gard P&I Club, recent cases illustrate that launching a drone from a vessel in Norway, for instance to capture photographs, may result in serious consequences for the crew, the vessel, and the shipowner.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued guidance on the subject of anchor loss, highlighting its implications for both safety and commercial operations within the maritime industry.

Gard P&I Club's local correspondents in Israel and Lebanon report that all ports, including Haifa and Beirut, are operating normally, but the Club advises operators to stay updated as changes are likely to come up. 

In its latest safety awareness bulletin, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) explores issues that come up and result in poor maintenance onboard. 

In its latest safety awareness bulletin, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) highlights the crucial role of maintenance in ensuring safe operations onboard.