Loss Prevention Advice
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Advance Contribution Rates Advance Contribution rates were set with effect from 20 February 2024. A reduction may be granted for ships trading exclusively in one of the following areas: a) Europe (including the Mediterranean, other than in Additional Premium Areas) b) USA and Canada (excluding Panama Canal transits) c) Australasia Extensions to trading outside any of these areas will be covered on the basis of a minimum period of three months.
Full advisory at the flowing link.
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International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) provides lessons learned from an incident in which a CTV (crew transfer vessel) collided with a fixed platform when one of the engines failed.
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Crew Watch publication, the importance of maintaining proper hydration levels onboard cannot be overstated.
Dehydration can lead to a range of problems, including fatigue, headaches, and decreased cognitive function, which can impact a seafarer’s ability to perform their duties safely and effectively, Britannia notes. The recommended daily water intake for adult males is 2.5 litres, while females should aim for 2 litres.
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Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 2 incident and one CAT 3 incident) in Asia were reported between 20th – 26th February 2024.
The CAT 2 incident occurred onboard a tanker while anchored off Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh on 19 Feb 2024; and the CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a bulk carrier while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) on 20 Feb 2024.