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Loss Prevention Safety Alerts

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Testing Iron Ore Fines for the Presence of DRI(C) - February 2013
Details of a simple procedure for testing iron ore fines to determine whether it contains Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) (C).
Snap-Back Zones - January 2013
Guidance on the dangers of mooring and towing lines parting whilst under tension.
Cargo Damage due to Water Ingress from Ballast Tanks and Bilge Lines - October 2012
Information on the sources of sea water ingress into cargo holds from ballast tanks and cargo hold bilge systems and advice on the preventative measures that should be taken to stop such occurrences.
Cargo Damage due to Water Ingress from Ballast Tanks and Bilge Lines - Chinese - October 2012
Ballasting while Loading or Discharging from Barges - June 2012
Guidance on preventing water damage to cargo in barges alongside due to ballasting operations.
Ballasting while Loading or Discharging from Barges - Chinese - June 2012
Monkey's Fists on Heaving Lines - Use of Inappropriate Weighting Material - June 2012
The hazards associated with using additional weighting material in monkey's fists and adding heavy weights to the end of heaving lines.
Monkey's Fists on Heaving Lines - Use of Inappropriate Weighting Material - Chinese - June 2012
Zinc Concentrate from Bar, Montenegro - January 2012
Advice concerning the excessive moisture content of zinc concentrate cargoes offered for shipment from Bar, Montenegro.
Barytes - Danger of Liquefaction - December 2011
The danger of liquefaction associated with cargoes of barytes consisting either mostly or exclusively of fine particles
Passage Planning in Confined Waters and Traffic Separation Schemes - September 2011
Guidance for deck officers passage planning through navigational focal points.
Passage Planning in Confined Waters and Traffic Separation Schemes - Vietnamese - September 2011
The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems - June 2011
General advice for Members and sea staff following numerous incidents involving scalding and injury to personnel whilst engaged in maintaining steam plant.
Brazil - Sinter Feed from Ponta da Madeira - April 2011
Guidance on the hazards that may be encountered when loading and carrying sinter feed from Ponta da Madeira in Brazil.
Brazil - Sinter Feed from Ponta da Madeira - Chinese - April 2011
Brazil - Sinter Feed from Ponta da Madeira - Vietnamese - April 2011
The Use of Mobile Phones and Handheld Data Devices - April 2011
Advice on the hazards associated with using mobile phones and handheld data devices when involved in the navigation of a vessel.
Fuel Oil Quick Closing Valves - March 2011
Guidance on the inspection and maintenance of fuel oil quick closing valves and familiarity with their operation.
Fixed CO2 Fire Fighting Systems - January 2011
Guidance on the checking, maintenance, testing and servicing of fixed CO2 fire fighting systems.
Nickel Ore Cargoes - Another Vessel Lost - December 2010
Advice to Members contemplating the carriage of nickel ore in light of the loss of three vessels in recent weeks.
Indonesian Crude Iron Ore - November 2010
Advice on misdeclared iron ore cargoes being offered for shipment from ports in Indonesia.
The Risk of Befriending Stowaways - October 2010
Guidance for dealing with stowaways; highlighting the particular problems that may arise as a result of fraternisation with stowaways.

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