Tag: loss prevention

As NorthStandard P&I Club reminds, the early wet season has commenced in a number of West African regions for this year, known locally as Mango Rains, which raises the danger of liquefaction of certain cargoes. 

As a result of the 2021 San Pedro Bay oil pipeline leak caused by a ship’s anchor, the Coast Guard is issuing a guidance to ensure vessels take appropriate precautions when anchoring in the vicinity of submerged pipelines.

With the security situation in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean area rapidly evolving and the threat to merchant vessels on the rise, the Shipowners' Club is proactively providing operators with current advice and support.

In its latest Crew Watch publication, Britannia P&I Club explains that to prevent fines and delays, ships must adhere to flag etiquette when hoisting flags in foreign ports or waters.

According to Gard Club, Cefor, the Nordic Association of Marine Insurers, shares Gard's concern about the rising number of stern tube-related damage claims.

InterManager's recent review of the IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) and maritime industry notifications has revealed a significant rise in new accident notifications and reports.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest “Crew Watch” edition, where it informs that new research shows that poor dental hygiene can have an adverse impact on the rest of your body and contribute to other types of diseases.

The American P&I Club has issued a Good Catch alert presenting a case to demonstrate that captains should work to establish an atmosphere on the vessel where asking for help is not viewed as a failure or skill deficiency but is viewed as the correct and responsible action. 

NorthStandard P&I club warns against the dangers of loading coal cargoes with temperatures in excess of 55°C, after noticing many instances, with Indonesia being a particular hot spot.

According to Britannia Club, as the maritime industry faces the urgent challenge of decarbonisation and strives to achieve net-zero emissions, alternative fuels like methanol are emerging as key players in this transformative journey.