Tag: safety measures

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the shipping sector, promising increased efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

Windward has announced a partnership with INTERPOL, The International Criminal Police Organization, to assist in their mission of facilitating a secure maritime environment.

Britannia’s loss prevention department has teamed up with Waves Group to provide practical advice on the widely discussed alternative fuels: Biofuels, Liquefied Natural Gas, Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen.

USCG published a safety alert to raise awareness of lurking hazards caused by discarded munitions, which often contain active explosives or chemical agents.

USCG published a safety alert in which highlights that a very high frequency (VHF) maritime radio transmission on one’s own vessel, or even transmissions by a nearby vessel a football field’s length away (about 136 meters or 445 feet), may block AIS reception for the duration the radio is keyed.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights best practices for safe carriage of LNG fueled vehicles. 

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships (two CAT 3 incidents and one CAT 4 incident) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 6-12 February 2024.

EMSA has published the first part of a study on the safety aspect of bunkering with biofuels, providing a comprehensive analysis of a pre-selection of biofuels in terms of safety aspects like flashpoint, toxicity, and cold-flow properties, among others.

Britannia Club emphasizes the indispensable role of cranes in shipboard activities, facilitating efficient cargo handling and supporting diverse maritime functions.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently investigated a high potential near miss incident that took place on a drilling rig during cement line pressure testing.