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Date: 28 June 2013

… port authority that may have adverse consequences and potentially restricts access to the port for surveyors to attend vessels at short notice. Surveyors were previously issued with annual passes in order to…

Date: 19 February 2025
CCTV requirements for Indian and Foreign-flag Vessels Visiting Indian Ports under a Specific Period License

… vessels and foreign-flagged vessels under SPL must comply within 36 months or by their next renewal survey, whichever is later. Newly registered Indian-flagged vessels must comply within 36 months of…

Date: 28 January 2025
Beyond Dry January: Supporting Long-term Wellbeing

… severe and should be managed under medical supervision.  Stats to keep in mind:  A survey by Dr. Richard De Visser from the University of Sussex showed that 81% of Dry January…

Date: 9 April 2021
FAQ - Hold Preparation and Cleaning

… is not undertaken properly, it can result in substantial cargo claims, delays, additional cleaning, survey costs and expensive off-hire disputes. Potential Reasons for Failing Hold Inspections A vessel may…

Date: 1 October 2014

… penetrations of the surface with minor indentations which wire brushing cannot remove. Pre-shipment Surveys and Clausing Bills of Lading One of the ship's first important shields against a claim is that the…

Date: 13 February 2025
Carriage of Soybean Cargoes

… could pose potential issues during the voyage due to its inherent condition. Consider appointing a surveyor to conduct a preloading survey of the cargo. Obtain clear instructions on cargo ventilation from…

Date: 9 April 2021
Hold Cleaning: the legal issues

… such terms, potentially resulting in off-hire claims and damages, and the role of the independent surveyor. 4. We will look at these issues in the context of three cases: a) London Arbitration 14/18 b)…

Date: 8 September 2022
Crew Health Advice: World Suicide Prevention Day

… can be a daily occurrence in those very badly in emotional crisis. (Sailors’ Society / YALE Survey March 2018)  Low self-worth and low esteem often can compound the emotions of those suffering.…

Date: 29 October 2024
IMO Regulatory Update 2025

… any items supplied to the ship that are part of the ship’s structure or fitted equipment. An initial survey will be required to verify the inventory of hazardous materials. Additional surveys will be required…

Date: 16 May 2019

… Gather as much evidence of any incident as soon as possible; Obtain comprehensive contemporaneous survey reports, with photographs; Request surveyors/agents to retain any physical evidence that may be…