The subject vessel was berthed on a NNE heading, port side to an exposed quay for cargo discharge operations. In the early morning, the wind was observed to increase in strength from the NW. The Master ordered the crew to deploy additional mooring ropes, with the final arrangement reported to be 4 head/stern lines, 2 breast lines and 2 spring lines forward and aft.
Linda Wright, claims executive at UK P&I Club advises on what to do when death occurs at sea.
Hong Kong will introduce their own regulation to require vessels plying Hong Kong waters to use cleaner fuel from January 2019 to complement the efforts under the PRC's Ministry of Transport's action plan for the Hong Kong, Macau and PRD (Pearl River Delta).
A shipyard pipe fitter was tasked with disassembling a section of steam piping in the engine room. He was not expected to read the repair specification for the job but instead he was to receive general repair guidance from his foreman, who did have a copy of the repair specification.
Risk Focus: Consolidated 2017
06/07/2017
With its team of risk assessors, the UK Club is in a unique position to gather data and target areas of risk onboard ships.
Bodily Injury News- Summer 17 edition
29/06/2017
Welcome to this summer edition of Bodily Injury News that reports on some of the latest legal and practical developments observed by our Bodily Injury Team in the US.
Mental health affects crew of all ages, nationalities and ranks. A recent analysis of crew mental health revealed anxiety, social isolation, pressure of work and disturbed sleep can affect crew, all of which can negatively influence their mental health.
Burn injury to engineer
12/06/2017
Vessel Type: Tanker
Seminars for Japanese Members- Manila
08/06/2017
The UK Club is grateful to have been invited to contribute to the senior officers seminar for Members' Misuga Kaiun which was recently held in Manila. Capt Anuj Velankar and Hironobu Bekku represented the Club at the seminar.
Loss Prevention Singapore seminar
30/05/2017
On Tuesday 16th May our Loss Prevention team held a seminar and drinks reception at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore which aimed to provide an insight into the departments commitment to safety, offsetting rising claims and maintaining membership quality.
Following their last circular, the Club's correspondents Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L have provided an update on ballast water treatment in Argentina.
New Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed by the World Health Organisation
15/05/2017
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus disease. So far eleven suspected cases have been reported, including three deaths.
Below is a circular issued by our Club correspondents on groundings at the main channel "paso cortada isla nueva" between km 335 and 345 Parana river.
Asian Maritime Casualty Forum 2017
27/04/2017
Senior Loss Prevention Advisor Anuj Velankar and Senior Risk Assessor Chris Roberts are at the second Asian Maritime Casualty forum on 27th & 28th April 2017.
Car Matters
27/04/2017
This brochure is designed as both a teaching aid and practicable advice. Written in conjunction with SOLIS Marine Consultants and Richard Hogg Lindley, it contains case studies on recent ro-ro and car carrier casualties with lessons learned and a Loss Prevention quick reference matrix. The publication is designed for use by the Chief Mate, to aid them to prevent/or mitigate a potential claim.
According to information released by Fujian MSA, four maritime incidents occurred in the past week along the coast of Fujian province, all of which resulted from poor visibility during navigation in fog.
Please find attached information from the Clubs correspondents regarding new provisions on ballast chlorinating
Recently there has been a recurrent pattern of vessel's searched by Customs on routine inspections at San Nicolás Port. As a consequence differences in the Store List declaration have been found which could result in heavy fines.
As a mutual, it is our duty to help you reduce accidents and incidents on-board.
Risk Focus: Hatch Covers
10/04/2017
Are the ships' hatch covers weathertight? This seemingly simple but important question is what surveyors, whether acting on behalf of P&I clubs, shippers, charterers or courts have to answer on a regular basis.