Tag: loss prevention

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has issued a loss prevention update about the transport of fish silage, following an accident in the summer of 2024 in which work was carried out with an angle grinder near a vent from a tank containing fish silage, resulting to explosion.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) have introduced the Non-Seafarers' Work Clause, to promote the safety of seafarers. 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) draws attention to the importance of regular maintenance of float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) to ensure they function properly in an emergency, especially after two years of use.

NorthStandard P&I Club's correspondent, Hogarth, reports that civil unrest in Haiti keeps impacting port operations across the country. 

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) commends the recent circular issued by the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) following the explosion incident involving the vessel "YM Mobility" on August 9, 2024, at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port.

Lloyd's Register finds that the number of bridge alarms have increased by 197% in less than two decades, creating often critical alarm flooding which can lead to poor decision making.

According to Britannia P&I Club, tanker ships, essential for transporting a variety of products and chemicals, rely on specialized coatings for their onboard tanks to safeguard against corrosion and contamination. 

According to NorthStandard, vessels carrying hazardous cargo to take extra precautions when calling at Egyptian ports, especially during the current summer months when temperatures are notably high.

The rapid spread of a new, highly virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to reclassify it as a public health emergency of international concern.

According to Britannia Club, the growing scale and complexity of marine transportation necessitate a proactive and multi-faceted approach to risk management. While professional expertise, experience, and regulatory frameworks provide valuable advantages, they cannot anticipate all potential risks.