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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 25 June 2025, covering the period of 19 to 25 June 2025, where no incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 0 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ARC-Weekly-Report-25.06.25.pdf
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Seafarer Wellbeing Week (23–27 June 2025) spotlights the vital role of seafarers in keeping global trade afloat, while calling attention to the unique physical, mental, and social challenges they face.
Anchored in the International Day of the Seafarer on 25 June — an annual observance established by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and United Nations (UN) — the week underscores because healthy, motivated crews are essential not only for their own safety and morale, but for the integrity of maritime operations and global supply chains.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://north-standard.com/insights-and-resources/resources/articles/seafarer-wellbeing-week-2025
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As the shipping industry transitions to low- and zero-carbon fuels, the operational and environmental challenges associated with these alternatives are becoming more apparent.
To better understand the spill response considerations for alternative marine fuels, we sat down with the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation ITOPF, a leading authority in marine pollution response and industry preparedness, to discuss spill behaviour, associated risks and response strategies of these new alternative fuels to assist shipowners as they navigate this transition.
Full advisory at the following link.
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A guidance regarding best practices for cargo sampling, emphasising the importance of timing, location, equipment, and proper documentation to protect a ship’s position in the event of a cargo quality dispute.
According to Britannia, given that even trace contaminants can result in cargo being declared off-specification, the importance of proper sampling cannot be overstated. Its effectiveness, however, is fundamentally influenced not only by the method but also by the timing and location of sample collection. Each designated sampling point – whether at the shore tank, shoreline, ship’s manifold, or cargo tank – serves a specific evidentiary function and must be understood in context. Thus, the P&I Club has issued some tips to boost compliance, which include -but are not limited to- the following:
What to look out for?
When collecting samples, it is essential to use a clean and clear receptacle (typically 500ml bottles) to perform a visual inspection to identify any potential contamination/quality issues. Key aspects to check include:
- Cloudiness/haziness
- Suspended matter
- Rust
- Colour
- Water/free water