Loss Prevention Advice
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 16 October 2024, covering the period of 10 to 16 October 2024, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 1 maritime security incident in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ARC-Weekly-Report-16.10.24.pdf
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Ukraine has officially requested the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to send a monitoring mission to its southern ports in the Odesa region amid a surge in Russian attacks, as stated by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on 16 October.
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Safety Flash, describing an incident in which during sea trials following a docking period, smoke and fire were observed coming from the turbocharger flange to the exhaust manifold of one of the engines.
What went wrong
It was found that the gasket on the turbocharger flange was damaged. The gasket in question was the wrong one for the job: it from the exhaust pipe and was designed as a “high temperature” gasket (<300°C), whereas it should have been a gasket with a specification of >500°C.
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A set of best practices regarding the loading of assorted breakbulk cargoes in China, emphasizing the need to carefully consider the stowage intentions throughout the process.
Breakbulk cargoes, which can include steel, trucks, trailers, and bagged goods, often require careful planning and coordination to ensure safe stowage and transport. The guidelines emphasize the importance of early preparation, attention to cargo weight limits, and clear communication between the crew, stevedores, and surveyors.