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Inaccuracies in Draught Surveys
26 Oct, 2022
Draught surveys by their very nature
are not an exact science, and the
accuracy of the calculated cargo figure
may vary typically by between 0. 5 and
1. 0%. However, there are occasions
when considerable...
Piracy Resurfaces - Recent Hijackings Escalate Maritime Threats in the Indian Ocean
08 Jan, 2024
The Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean have recently witnessed a surge in maritime security concerns, particularly in the form of piracy and hijacking incidents. In a stark turn of events,...
Enclosed Space Entry
09 Nov, 2022
Entering an enclosed space is a potentially hazardous activity on board a vessel.
A vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS) is required to contain “procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists...
Mental Health
15 May, 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded that seafaring as a profession has the second highest rate of suicides, with a significant increase in recent years.
Piracy Update - Piracy Intelligence Reports
18 Jan, 2011
Further to the ongoing piracy problems in the Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and the Indian Ocean and in addition to the information provided by the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa, the US Office...
BIMCO - New Charter Party Clause for Solid Bulk Cargoes that can Liquefy
15 Aug, 2012
In August 2011 the Club advised Members of a new charter party clause drafted by the International Group for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes that can liquefy: IMSBC Code – “Group A” Cargoes – Charter...
The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems
07 Dec, 2022
Crewmembers can be badly scalded while working on steam systems. The following examples illustrate how personnel have
been injured as a result of either not following the correct procedures or abiding...
Egypt - Smuggled and Prohibited Goods
01 Apr, 2011
The Club has recently been advised by Egyptian Marine Insurance Consultations & Services (EMICS), Alexandria of an increase in the number of occasions where the Egyptian Customs authorities and Police...
Piracy - Guide for Tankers Operating in Asia against Piracy and Armed Robbery involving Oil Cargo Th
11 Jan, 2016
With an increase in the number of cargo thefts involving tankers in Asia since 2011, particularly incidents involving vessels of less than 3, 000 GT, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy...
USA - Voluntary Vessel Fuel Oil Sampling Programme
22 Feb, 2016
In order to help assess compliance with MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil sulphur content requirements for vessels operating within the North American and US Caribbean Sea Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs),...