Tag: loss prevention

In Singapore on 16-21 October 2011 The 'A' rated 150 million GT North P&I club is launching an Asia-Pacific version of its highly popular one-week residential course in P&I insurance and loss prevention next month. The first course will take place at the Shangri La's Rasa Sentosa Resort in Singapore on 16-21 October 2011.According to the club's head of loss prevention Tony Baker, 'We have been running a one-week residential course in P&I insurance and loss prevention in the UK for nearly 20 years now. It has been attended by hundreds of delegates from all over the world, many of whom have since moved on to senior positions in the shipping industry.'In that time North has grown to one of the largest P&I clubs in the world and nearly a quarter of our tonnage now comes from the Asia-Pacific region. We have therefore decided to hold an Asia-Pacific version of the course based in Singapore. It is primarily tailored to the needs of our members' seagoing and shore-based staff in the region but is also open to other representatives of the Asia-Pacific maritime community.'The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to P&I liabilities in respect of ...

Structural damage incidents as a result of overpressure in iquid cargo tanks have been increased Gard P&I Club issued Loss Prevention Circular No.08-11 regarding clearing of shore pipelines following cargo operations at terminals.Over the years, Gard has seen some extensive structural damage incidents as a result of overpressure in the liquid cargo tanks during loading operations. Such damages result in time consuming and costly repairs and unfortunately, for reasons unknown, the frequency of such incidents has increased, despite ship procedures addressing the risks involved.In Gards experience such incidents often occur during the loading operation phase when shore pipelines are being cleared, either by line blowing or by pigging1. In one such incident, failure to maintain close communication with the terminal and a lack of ship personnels attention to and awareness of the hazards related to an unattended open manifold valve during shore pipeline clearing operations seem to be the main causes.After the completion of loading of one tank and initial clearing of the line, the terminal requested the re-opening of the manifold valve for further blowing of the cargo line. The line was then left open and the ship reportedly did not receive any further information from the terminal. Some ...

Bulletin 769- 06/11 by UK P&I Club The UK P&I Club issued Bulletin 769- 06/11 for the hidden dangers of Log Cargoes worldwide.Log cargoes are prone to decomposition whilst en route. The process of decomposition results in a depletion of oxygen in the surrounding area. When this occurs in a ships hold a dangerously low O2 atmosphere is created in the hold. This is the hidden danger of carrying log cargoes.This is precisely what befell two Korean seamen on board a vessel moored at Port Marsden, Wellington New Zealand last May. The vessel was ill prepared to carry logs as it was found after investigation that the crew were unaware of the dangers of carrying logs, had no rescue training and lacked basic emergency skills.The chief officer lost consciousness while he was climbing into the ship's hold and fell from the ladder onto the logs below. The crew member who tried to save him also passed out, fell and died within minutes.It was later discovered that the sailors were killed by a lack of oxygen and the presence of toxic gases caused by the organic decomposition of logs. The Oxygen levels in the hold were between 1% ~ 3% low ...

Bulletin 768 - 06/11 by UK P&I Club The UK P&I Club issued Bulletin 768 for container floor loadings limitations.The Association has been advised that shipping lines are currently seeing an increasing number of damages to wood floors and understructures of ISO Containers.One reason for this is the fact that the quality of the wood for container floors (although still in line with ISO requirements) seems to be deteriorating in new build containers.The main reason for these damages, however, is the fact that very often too heavy concentrated cargoes (not properly distributed over a wider surface area) are being loaded into the container and/or the use of forklift equipment for loading and unloading the cargo in the container that are too heavy.This mishandling could potentially result in both the risk of damage to cargo and handling equipment but first and foremost in the threat of personal injuries on the part of the people involved in the process of (un)loading the containers.The load/carrying capabilities of a container floor/understructure are limited to the below:Limitation for concentrated Loads on regular wood floor containerA maximum floor load is 4.5 tons per running meter for a 20 container and 3.0 tons per running meter for ...

Safety Bulletin in response to a tragic accident The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a Safety Bulletin in response to a tragic accident which happened on the car carrier Tombarra, whilst the vessel was berthed at Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol, UK on 7 February 2011.Investigations have revealed that a malfunction of a proximity switch resulted in failure of a fall wire. The accident occurred as the rescue boat reached its stowed position on the davit following a monthly drill. Tragically, one crewman was killed, and two were hospitalised.To view the Safety Bulletin click hereSource : UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Standard Safety edition The Standard Safety edition concentrates on the subject of portable ladders and their use on ships.Reference to the portableladder is rarely included in companies' planned maintenance systems or in companies' training programmes.For more information, press here.Soure: The Standard P&I Club

Sinter Feed from Ponta da Madeira A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has justbeen published by west of England P&I club.To view it please click the link below.Brazil - Sinter Feed from Ponta da MadeiraSource: West of England P&I Club