Tag: loss prevention

Most people aren’t trained to spot dangers unless they are obvious. However, the maritime industry takes invisible hazards very seriously and keeps highlighting best practices to avoid any risks onboard by staying aware of all invisible hazards as well.

Whether in a port or dock or on board a vessel, in several circumstances work at height is required, meaning that the necessary precautions must be taken since many of these activities could lead to a fall from height.

According to research by the University of Manchester, up to 59% of ‘pre-hospital’ deaths from injury could potentially be prevented if more people stepped in with some simple first aid. Luckily, it is quite simple to lower that percentage. The way? Through training on first aid.

The American P&I Club has released the latest instalment of its Good Catch series, in which it showcases the importance of finding a right-fitting vest.

Every year, a significant number of seafarers is injured or die while working/ entering enclosed spaces, mainly due to poor training and knowledge of all related procedures or a disregard of non-visible hazards.

Every year, there are serious and often fatal accidents involving falls from stages, bosun’s chair, portable ladders and others working places aloft. Furthermore, slips, trips and falls are some of the most frequent incidents onboard causing of injuries and potential loss of life.

Britannia P&I Club presents key actions for safely transiting high collision risk areas, in view of the high collision risk with fishing vessels expected after Chinese fishing ban ends in South and East China Seas, Yellow Sea, and Bohai Sea.

The American P&I Club has issued a poster to underline that safe working practices while working aloft are imperative.

Britannia P&I Club, in their latest B!NSIGHT publication, explores the safety considerations of using ammonia as a fuel, regarding many aspects, including bunkering. 

The Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has published a guide to inform interested parties of the dangers of ammonia when it is released at sea.