Tag: loss prevention

UK P&I Club issues Technical Bulletin re Escape from Engine Rooms

Talking Points' is a new loss prevention initiative to help masters for safety issues at sea The 'A' rated, 170 million GT North P&I Club has launched a new loss prevention initiative to help get ships' masters and officers talking to each other about health and safety issues at sea.Announced in the Club's loss prevention newsletter Signals on 16 October 2012, the 'Talking Points' scheme involves producing a range of topical sheets specifically designed for handing out and discussing at on-board safety briefings.North's head of loss prevention Tony Baker says, 'While drills, training videos, guides and posters all help to deliver safety messages on ships, getting people to actually talk and think proactively about risk is the most effective way to raise awareness. Regular health and safety discussions also facilitate sharing of ideas and concerns and help seafarers to bond.'Elsewhere in today's Signals the Club draws attention to the importance of maintaining social interaction between crew members in the increasingly isolated and automated working environment of modern ships. 'Having a crew that is close-knit and of high morale helps ensure both mental and physical well-being on board, leading to a safer environment for everyone,' says Baker.Talking Points are basically two ...

The UK P&I Club highlights sudden loss of power as a cause of claims

Asian Gypsy Moths in US, Canada onboard ships

No Room for Error

How to pack and unpack containers

North P&I Club launches poster campaign to help cut liquefaction losses

Guidance covering the properties, stowage and care of natural fibre rope pilot ladders

Loss Prevention Bulletin, Asian Gypsy Moth

Loss prevention Bulletin by the UK P&I Club One example case involved a container laden with scrap copper which was found missing at consignees' premises. The container was loaded at Hong Kong for a short voyage to mainland China.A discrepancy in the weight figures recorded by Shippers, Terminal and Consignees was noted however, the container was stowed high at the terminal and in the cargo hold on the vessel. The container's affixed bolt seal was found intact. The handle rivet however, was found to have excessive amounts of rust when compared to the other three rivets. By removing this single rivet the thieves were able to open the door bypassing the bolt seal.One example case involved a container laden with scrap copper which was found missing at consignees' premises. The container was loaded at Hong Kong for a short voyage to mainland China. A discrepancy in the weight figures recorded by Shippers, Terminal and Consignees was noted however, the container was stowed high at the terminal and in the cargo hold on the vessel. The container's affixed bolt seal was found intact. The handle rivet however, was found to have excessive amounts of rust when compared to the other three ...