Tag: loss prevention

According to Reuters, access to a crucial supply port in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has been suspended due to escalating attacks by armed gangs.

The Nautical Institute has published a safety alert to draw lessons learned from an incident in which a cadet lost their lives due to asphyxiation. 

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a small object fell into a crew member's eye, due to the lack of protection.

Charcoal is described in the IMDG Code as "black material originating from organic sources. Particularly includes carbon blacks, of animal or vegetable origin other non-activated carbon materials and charcoal produced from materials such as bone, & bamboo, coconut shell, jute and wood.” 

Marine Medical Solutions (MMS) supports that that while malaria rates overall have not surged, many of the reported cases could have been avoided with proper preventative measures.

Gard P&I Club has issued an alert to inform ship operators of the port situation in Israel, following escalating conflicts in the area. 

The American P&I Club, has issued a guide, as part of its "All Hands on Deck" series, with best practices for transiting waters during heavy weather. 

During its 150th anniversary conference, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) made the link between loss prevention and the reality of society meeting its decarbonisation goals.

In its latest “Crew Watch” edition, Britannia P&I Club presents some useful tips for seafarers to protect their hearing onboard.

The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), and TT Club have released updated Guidelines for the Safe Transport of Charcoal in Containers.