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The North P&I Club says shipowners and operators should be prepared for a new 'raft' of regulations relating to cyber security. As well as compromising vessel safety, a lack of on-board firewalls and other cyber security measures could soon expose shipowners to heavy fines and penalties, according to an article co-authored with Clyde & Co partner Joe Walsh in the latest issue of the Club's loss prevention newsletter Signals.Norths deputy director of loss prevention Colin Gillespie says, The safe operation of ships is increasingly dependent on sophisticated electronic systems, so it is vital these systems are properly secured and protected from external risks. According to the Club, the US Coast Guards new cyber strategy also looks set to be a catalyst for new national and international regulations relating to cyber security on ships. The US Coast Guard published its cyber strategy in June this year in response to what it perceives is one of the most serious threats to US economic and national security interests, says Gillespie. The International Maritime Organization has also now recognised the threat to global maritime safety and commerce, and is expected to review industry guidelines at it maritime safety committee in May next year. Gillespie ...

North P&I Club has launched a new safety poster campaign to help reduce the unnecessarily high number of personal injury accidents on fishing vessels.

Titan Salvage has successfully completed the complex and difficult removal of the wreck of the cape-size MV Smart

North P&I Club publishes new guidance on maritime pilotage

North P&I club has reaffirmed its commitment to loss prevention following 25 years of successfully helping members to reduce accidents and claims.

The international shipping industry is facing a particularly challenging time, says Pratap Shirke, chairman of North P&I club

The North P&I Club warned shipowner of the need to be properly prepared to meet their moral and legal obligations to rescue migrants at sea

The North P&I Club has published a new guide to help ships' bridge teams avoid the mistakes which lead to hitting FFO

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 North P&I Club releashed a circular regarding nuker quality claims