Tag: loss prevention

In 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.

Vessels 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.

Time 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.

According 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.

Latest 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.

In 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.

As 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.

The American Club analyzes the importance of regularly performing lube oil analysis for shipboard machinery, and provides measures to prevent potential problems.

A new report from the Swedish Club, called "Container Claims – Refrigerated Containers," has identified a peak in refrigerated (reefer) container claims during the pandemic years as a result of disruptions in the supply chain, with a high number of reefer containers being delayed either in port or during transportation to and from port via road or rail.

While the principles of navigation, stability, and cargo securing on tug and barge units remain the same as for ocean-going cargo vessels, the towing operation of barges comes with its own sets of related hazards.