Tag: loss prevention

As the quality of bunker fuel continues to be a source of concern to shipowners and charterers, the UK Defence Club has published a guide with important procedures that should be adopted in order to reduce the chances of fuel-related engine damage. 

As the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) explains, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, the Piper-Alpha oil platform explosion, and the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise all have a thing in common: An ineffective safety culture.

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships (two CAT 3 incidents and one CAT 4 incident) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 6-12 February 2024.

Over the years, many incidents regarding damage to main engine components such as the crankshaft, main bearing, and other components of the main engine happen. The main engine damage claims are one of the most expensive claims, Skuld highlights. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a Safety Alert to highlight the fact that Personal Locator Devices can save a mariner's life during an emergency. 

Britannia Club emphasizes the indispensable role of cranes in shipboard activities, facilitating efficient cargo handling and supporting diverse maritime functions.

DCSA has issued guidance on how to safeguard against financial crime with digital identity authentication and authorisation. 

Falling from height is a leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. International freight transport and TT Club are warning of this danger in the transport, port and logistics industries, environments in which, unfortunately elevated working locations are often unavoidable.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Dionysios Peppas, Director, Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd, focused on various thinking and perception patterns that influence decision making and shipboard life.

The Britannia Club has produced a new safety video to raise awareness of safety issues for crew members working at height. This video is the first in a series aimed at addressing the most critical safety issues facing seafarers.