Learn from a bulk carrier's cargo damage claim caused by undetected flooding
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from ECM Maritime Services, regarding the updated IMO list of national operational contact points.
Sea Pollution Fines 2018 - Turkey
04/01/2018
The UK P&I Club have received the following circular from Omur Marine, regarding updated sea pollution fines in Turkey for 2018.
Explore a Bulk Carrier incident mooring in high winds
The Club recently hosted a well attended loss prevention themed seminar at Limassol for local Members and the wider Cyprus shipping community.
On Nov 3, 2017, Hainan MSA issued a Notice on Implementation Scheme of Ship Pollution Control to enhance the supervision and management of prevention and control of ship pollution in the area of Hainan province, including the coastal ports of Yangpu, Haikou, Sanya and Basuo as well as the Qiongzhou strait. The UK P&I Club have received the following update from its local correspondents on the issue.
Lessons Learnt: Chemical injury to eye
23/11/2017
A chemical eye injury case study highlights critical safety lessons - refer to safety data sheets, wear proper PPE including face shields, ensure eyewash access, seek urgent medical advice
Lessons learned from bulk carrier crew injury by hydraulic hatch cover during reopening cargo operations
Tokyo Crew Health Seminar 2017
09/11/2017
The seminar was recently organised by the UK Club Japan branch. Members and brokers joined other interested parties to learn more about the UK Club work and analysis on Crew Health topics.
Ceniude Lda, a UK Club Crew Health approved clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, recently participated in the 1st Portuguese Job Fair and Congress Working on a Ship.
Capital Link Forum- Athens November 2017
03/11/2017
UK P&I Club Senior Loss Prevention Executive David Nichol was speaking at a high profile shipping industry forum in Athens this week. The event was organised by Capital Link at the Divani Caravel hotel and was entitled "Best industry practices - A competitive advantage".
Diabetes Awareness Month
31/10/2017
1st November marks the start of Diabetes Awareness Month. In the UK, and elsewhere around the World, people will be encouraged to "turn November Blue" in acknowledgement of diabetes awareness.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L, regarding requirements for vessels with anchor restrictions in Argentina.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L, regarding the new SENASA resolution for inspection of holds and tanks in Argentina.
Plague outbreak - Madagascar
27/10/2017
Madagascar has been experiencing a large outbreak of plague affecting major cities and other non-endemic areas since August 2017.
Lessons Learnt: Flooding of cargo hold
25/10/2017
During cargo operations, the duty deck officer noticed the presence of a large quantity of water within one of the holds. He immediately informed the master and arrangements were made to transfer the water into a holding tank using the hold bilge pumping system.
Refinery catalytic fines in marine fuel oil are not a new problem but in recent years there appears to have been an increase in the frequency of engine damage caused by these highly abrasive particles. In conjunction with Brookes Bell, the UK Club have produced the following technical advice for Members.
A number of notifications have been received by Members operating LNG tankers, from The Superintendent of Customs in Surat, concerning alleged shortages for recent shipments of LNG to Hazira LNG.
The below notice has been disseminated by DP World Australia quoting the source as the Port Authority of New South Wales.
Lessons Learnt: Injury to Pilot
18/10/2017
In preparation for arrival in port to load cargo, the crew rigged the pilot ladder combination on the port side in accordance with the pilot's instructions. The tanker's master manoeuvred the vessel to create a lee for the pilot launch and the pilot transferred from the launch to the rope ladder without incident. Unbeknown to the launch crew, a tripping line attached near to the bottom rung of the ladder fouled a cleat on the near side of the launch and as the craft manoeuvred away, the ladder was stretched and pulled from the ship's side.