Loss Prevention Advice
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On 26 August, the Thanh Thanh Dat 99, a Vietnam-flagged cargo vessel run aground after it encountered severe weather while en route from Tinh Long port to Nghi Son port in Vietnam.
Strong winds and heavy seas, influenced by Tropical Storm Kajiki, prevented the ship from anchoring near its destination. The Sam Son Border Guard Station detected the vessel drifting without signal lights about 2 nautical miles off Tien Trang Commune. Despite efforts to stabilize, the waves pushed the ship ashore around 1:30 a.m. on August 26, grounding it just 70–100 meters from Binh village’s coastline.
The captain promptly contacted the Nghi Son Port Authority for assistance, while the Vietnam Border Guard Force and local authorities quickly mobilized to secure the scene.
All 19 crew members on board were confirmed safe, and no oil spills or pollution were detected.
Currently, the Sam Son Border Guard Station, in coordination with relevant agencies, is monitoring the grounded vessel and implementing safety measures to protect both crew and equipment.
Authorities plan to refloat the Thanh Thanh Dat 99 once weather conditions improve.
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Over the past week, 19-25 August no incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
Ships shall to continue to intensify vigilance, maintain a sharp look-out while anchoring or transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and report all incidents to the law enforcement agencies immediately; and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.
Situation of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah
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The latest instalment of their Good Catch series, highlighting the importance of including the thermal imaging camera in your routine maintenance plan to reduce fire risk.
The engineers on a product tanker were doing routine maintenance in the engine room. They used a thermal imaging camera to check electrical connections in the switchboards and to look for exposed hot surfaces on the exhaust piping from the main engine and auxiliary generators.
They identified one electrical connection with a dangerously high temperature due to excessive soot buildup on a breaker. After thoroughly cleaning the soot, they rechecked the area using a thermal imaging camera, confirming that the temperatures had returned to safe levels.
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Due to the upcoming seasonal risk of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in Australia and New Zealand. The 2025–26 BMSB risk season begins on 1 September 2025.
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an invasive pest that damages fruit and vegetable crops. Native to East Asia, it has spread to North America and Europe but is not established in countries like Australia, New Zealand and Chile.
BMSB is a hitchhiker pest that shelters in cargo during colder months, making vessels a key pathway for its spread. Regulations require importers to treat and certify high-risk cargo from affected countries, but vessel operators may also be impacted. Non-compliant cargo can lead to denied port entry, delays and disruptions.