Tag: loss prevention

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 ...

Attitude change is key to boosting shipping's professional image, says Rajaish Bajpaee, Chief Executive Officer of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM).

Information phishing has been identified as one of the main ploys used by fraudsters targeting the maritime industry.

The UK P&I Club has issued bulletin on its website to inform operator that there is an increase on cargo shortage claims in relation to rice cargo in bags during discharge at West Africa.

The Skuld P&I Club has been informed that a significant number of vessels have been waiting at anchorage of Cotonou, Benin waiting to discharge cargoes of rice

In the latest issue of StopLoss Bulletin , the London P&I Club draws the attention to T&P Notices and Navigational/ Safety warnings.