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Poor securing led to the loss of containers from APL England

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falling cargosThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published its final report into the loss of containers from the vessel APL England off the coast of Sydney in 2020. One of the key findings noted is the importance of vessel fixtures being regularly maintained to ensure they are secure and stable.

On 11 May 2020, the 5,780 TEU fully-cellular container ship APL England departed Ningbo, China, bound for Sydney, New South Wales. The ship was loaded with 3,161 containers (5,048 TEU), with a forward draught of 11.44 m, an aft draught of 13.32 m, and a GM2 of 1.69 m. The Singapore-flagged ship was technically managed by the CMA CGM International Shipping Company Pte. Ltd (CCISC). Continue reading “Poor securing led to the loss of containers from APL England”

Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations

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Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations

Not long ago, a Gard member’s vessel was detained at the load port because the density of the solid bulk cargo being loaded exceeded the maximum allowable cargo density for that particular vessel. Recently, Gard was also approached by another member because the master of a capsize bulk carrier had refused the charterer’s request for alternative hold loading due to serious concerns about the ship’s safety.

The above instances appear to have come about due to a lack of knowledge of the CSR-BC Class Notations. Continue reading “Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations”

Guidance published for hold cleaning of bulk vessels

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The Swedish Club in association with CWA International has produced a practical guide to help operators with the hold cleaning of bulk vessels. According to the guide, the preparation and cleaning of a vessel’s cargo holds for the next intended cargo is a vital part of bulk carrier operations. Hold cleaning requires clear planning, preparation and efficient execution.

Failure to carry out the proper hold preparation prior to loading can lead to cargo claims relating to cargo contamination, overflowing bilges, as well as contractual claims relating to delay, failed surveys, loss of hire and further charterparty disputes. Continue reading “Guidance published for hold cleaning of bulk vessels”

Loss prevention measures for the carriage of electrically powered refrigerated containers in cargo holds

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The writer of this article is a Master Mariner, with extensive experience as a Senior Surveyor/Consultant and Manager. He has extensively dealt with numerous cargo claim cases and carried out plentiful investigations.
The writer of this article is a Master Mariner, with extensive experience as a Senior Surveyor/Consultant and Manager.

This article has been written by Capt. Jatinder Singh Chada (Jatin) MIIMS as a brief introductory guide to loss prevention, specifically for carriage of electrically powered refrigerated containers inside cargo holds (under deck). With the increase in transportation of refrigerated commodities and containerization, container vessels are being designed to accommodate more and more refrigerated containers under deck, in addition to the customary practice of loading reefer containers on deck, as operators want to cash in the extra freight.

Based on statistics of incidents handled by the author, it has been noted that most of the incidents involving high temperatures (and related malfunctions) on containers loaded Continue reading “Loss prevention measures for the carriage of electrically powered refrigerated containers in cargo holds”

Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium published

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Following the surprise runaway success of the first edition of the Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium, published in January 2022 by the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS), and subsequently downloaded many thousands of times, Edition II has been launched covering the period January to October 2022. It is now available to download and read in pdf or eReader formats.

Edition II builds on the success of the launch publication and extends to 160 pages. The simple aim is to highlight the dangers of working in the maritime industry, the ensuing accidents and some of the prevention measures available to mitigate disasters at sea. The publication blends a mix of incident and accident reports with essential loss prevention advice generated over the year. One significant new feature is a calendar, featuring some of the many accidents that have occurred during 2022, catalogued month by month. Continue reading “Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium published”

Fire-fighting techniques have proven inadequate to stop container ship fires

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TSS Pearl - Photo credit: Saudi Press Agency
TSS Pearl – Photo credit: Saudi Press Agency

The freight transport and logistics insurance specialist insurer, TT Club is continuing its battle to convince cargo interests, supply chain professionals and enforcement agencies that the responsibility for mitigating container ship fires is shared by numerous entities involved from end to end of the entire global supply chain. With its estimated sixty-day average occurrence of serious incidents being maintained by the Zim Charleston fire in August and the TSS Pearl in the Red Sea in early October, TT is once more urging a more comprehensive approach to arresting the trend. Continue reading “Fire-fighting techniques have proven inadequate to stop container ship fires”

Whitepaper: Transport of lithium-ion batteries – a continuous threat

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Brookes Bell, TT club and UKP&I collabThe publishing of a whitepaper by insurance providers TT Club along with its fellow Thomas Miller managed business, UK P&I Club, and technical and scientific consultancy, Brookes Bell, brings greater awareness of the dangers inherent in the transport of lithium-ion batteries, particularly by sea. The increased demand for ‘green power’ for a wide range of portable devices such as mobile phones, mobility aids and recreation, manufacturing and power storage, through to larger products, such as electric vehicles will undoubtedly result in the production and transport of these batteries rising exponentially in the coming years. Continue reading “Whitepaper: Transport of lithium-ion batteries – a continuous threat”

Advice on the safe carriage of hazardous chemical cargoes from the Swedish P&I Club

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Advice on the safe carriage of hazardous chemical cargoes from the Swedish P&I Club
Advice on the safe carriage of hazardous chemical cargoes from the Swedish P&I Club

Working in partnership with CWA International, the Swedish P&I Club has produced a guidance document to assist operators in the daily operation of their vessels relating specifically to the carriage of hazardous chemical cargoes.

A wide range of more than 5,000 chemical products and grades are carried on board chemical tankers. These chemical products often have a high minimum purity due to their intended end uses. The contamination of chemical cargoes can often affect the suitability for their intended end use, and this can play a significant role in the value of the cargo. As a result, special consideration should be given towards these sensitive cargoes in order to ensure their proper carriage. Continue reading “Advice on the safe carriage of hazardous chemical cargoes from the Swedish P&I Club”

Vessels bound for European ports are diverting to remove fumigants from cargo holds

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Photo credit: Port of Rottedam
Photo credit: Port of Rotterdam

Vessels on route to some European ports are increasingly being requested by charterers to divert to an intermediate port to remove fumigants from the cargo holds prior to the final discharge port. According to North P&I Club, this mostly concerns vessels carrying Ukrainian and South American grains heading to the Dutch discharge ports of Rotterdam or Amsterdam.

Charterers are requesting vessels to divert to Cadiz for the reason that they wish to remove the fumigants to avoid delays due to strict requirements at the discharge port. Some European countries, such as the Netherlands, do indeed have strict requirements on fumigant gas levels in the holds. These requirements must be met before allowing the discharge of cargo. Continue reading “Vessels bound for European ports are diverting to remove fumigants from cargo holds”

Effective lube oil analysis crucial for vessels’ machinery systems

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Vessel machinery systemsThe American Club has analysed the importance of regularly performing lube oil analysis for shipboard machinery, and has provided measures to prevent potential problems in a useful guidance document.

Oil analysis is important as it can help identify problems in the machinery such as abnormal wear, lube oil degradation, contamination of harmful agents, etc. all of which can lead to the potential failure of the machinery and its components. Failures can lead to a loss of propulsion and/or blackouts that can cause consequential incidents such as groundings, collisions, or damage to third party property. Periodic oil analysis can help maintain a proactive maintenance strategy, thus maintaining component life, mitigation of premature component failure and improved Mean Time Between Overhauls (MTBO). Continue reading “Effective lube oil analysis crucial for vessels’ machinery systems”

Many ships do not comply with maintenance requirements

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Man in AMSA jacket conducting planned maintenance on a shipBetween 15 January and 28 February 2022, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance. The shocking outcome is that the campaign has revealed a high number of ships failed to comply with the planned maintenance requirements.

The Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) focused on:
– The level of compliance with the planned maintenance system (PMS) requirements of the International Conventions. This included statutory requirements under SOLAS and mandatory PMS requirements from the ISM Code; Continue reading “Many ships do not comply with maintenance requirements”

Reefer claims increase sharply over the pandemic is key report finding

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The Swedish ClubA new report by the Swedish Club, called “Container Claims – Refrigerated Containers,” has identified a peak in refrigerated (reefer) container claims during the pandemic as a result of disruptions in the supply chain, with a high number of reefer containers being delayed either in port or during transportation to and from port via road or rail.

Between 2021 and 2022 the Club saw an increase in reefer container claims of 270%, with 4.1% of all container vessels having a reefer claim in 2020 compared with 11.4% in 2021. Reefer containers are the main cause of all container claims with 30% of the Club’s total container claims being due to refrigerated cargo damage over the last five years. Continue reading “Reefer claims increase sharply over the pandemic is key report finding”

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