Tag: loss prevention

Monitoring of Self-Heating Coal Cargoes Prior to Loading

The Skuld P&I Club has issued an advisory regarding drug smuggling issues in South America

North P&I Club issues warning The North P&I Club issued a warning for shipowners to check their new ships very carefully before accepting delivery. The North P&I Club says it has become aware of several of instances of poor construction that is potentially dangerous in the newbuilding market.According to Tony Baker, Head of North's Loss Prevention Department, "We have been made aware of instances recently where newly constructed bulk carriers and general cargo ships have been delivered from the shipbuilder with partly completed or poorly constructed ladders in the cargo holds, for example."The Club reports that ships are being delivered with cargo hold access ladders, platforms and their cages constructed and secured to the bulkheads only by tack welds, rather than being fully welded."When subject to a load or any other applied stress, such as vessel movement, the tack welds have failed and resulted in an unsafe access to and from the cargo hold. This introduces a very high risk of injury to crew members, stevedores and any third parties entering or leaving the cargo hold."In addition to accidents North warns that defects can also result in costly delays and port state control problems. While the cost of repairs for ...

The West of England P&I Club has issued new Loss Prevention Safety Alert regarding wire damage and failure of pedestal cargo cranes

The Skuld P&I Club informs operators trading to or from Canada, that new rules have come into force from 1 July 2014 that regulate the reporting of "Marine Occurrences" that happen within the waters of Canada.

The West of England P&I Club has announced that two new placards have been added to the Collision Regulations series of Loss Prevention placards.

Although no longer the capitol city, Yangon remains the largest city in Myanmar and home to its busiest ports.

The Skuld P&I Club informs shipowners to be aware that a disagreement is going on between the Nigerian army and the Nigerian marine police

The West of England P&I Club has issued new Loss Prevention Bulletin on the issue of Asian Gypsy Moth

The Club has issued a guide offering advice to operators transiting the polar regions According to a new publication issued by the Swedish Club, operators transiting the polar regions are not always fully prepared for the unique challenges that they will face. Yet informing their P&I Club and Underwriter allows the owner to get access to hands-on advice that will reduce their exposure to these increased risks.As longer ice free summers and increased offshore operations focus attention on the polar regions, transits to and from the arctic ports are set to increase significantly. The commercial attractiveness of these new trading routes has seen yearly transits increase fifteen-fold since 2010, to 60 in 2013. The Swedish Club has acknowledged an increased need to support its members in engaging in this trade with a view of making it as safe as possible.Yet these routes are like no other, requiring a completely new mindset and an understanding of the importance of the risk assessments and regulations necessary for the success of the voyage. There are a very limited number of polar navigators and few crew with experience of navigating in the polar regions. Consequently, to ensure safe passage The Swedish Club recommends that ...