Loss Prevention Advice
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Over the past week, 17-23 March, two CAT 3 incidents and one CAT 4 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
All three incidents occurred onboard bulk carriers while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in Singapore Strait (SS). One crew member was slightly injured in the head in one incident, and no injuries reported in the other two incidents.
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Full advisory at the following link.
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Tanker cargo shortage claims can be expensive, and they represent a major type of claim the Club faces. Cargo shortages can also lead to customs fines in certain jurisdictions.
The bill of lading (B/L) issued at loading contains the reference figure for the quantity of cargo shipped. Confirming the accuracy of this figure, along with any intermediate changes to cargo disposition is an essential part of defending cargo shortage claims.
In the Club’s experience, a cargo shortage may be an actual physical loss of cargo or, in many cases, a ‘paper’ shortage where a difference in cargo figures manifests as an apparent loss of cargo.
Regardless of the cause of shortage, the ship is likely to be suspected and should be prepared to prove that the shortage was not because of any error or lack of care by the ship’s crew.
Full advisories at the following link.
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Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events affect not only ships, ports and maritime infrastructure, but may also impact the quality and behaviour of cargoes when transported across the world’s oceans. This means a change in risk exposure to cargo claims, with new challenges in both frequency and severity of claims.
Among the cargoes likely to be affected are grains and solid bulk. Many of these cargoes are highly sensitive to moisture, temperature, and stowage conditions. Climate variability is altering harvest quality, increasing the likelihood of cargo being loaded with elevated moisture or latent damage. Once at sea, prolonged voyages, more humid environments, and unpredictable weather patterns heighten the risk of mould growth, fermentation, and caking, potentially leading to deterioration, cargo rejection, and disputes over liability.
This publication focuses on the impact of climate change on the risks associated with solid bulk and grain cargoes. It also points out the practical steps which may be taken and provides recommendations on mitigation strategies.
Full advisories at the following link.
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