Loss Prevention Advice
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Over the past week, 3 – 9 December, four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 4 incidents, one CAT 3 incident, and one attempted incident) were reported.
In particular, there were three incidents that occurred onboard ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait (SS) on 7 Dec 2024 and 9 Dec 2024; and one incident occurred onboard a general cargo ship while at berth in Belawan port, Indonesia on 3 Dec 2024.
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Latest regulations in force will require vessels carrying radioactive contaminated scrap cargo back on board to return it to country of origin if the import formalities imposed by authorities are not met.
Turkish correspondent provides the below updates:
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Operators to implement proactive measures such as maintenance and thermal imaging to mitigate fire hazards.
Thermal imaging inspections are highlighted as an effective tool by the American Club in identifying early heat signatures caused by electrical faults, which could escalate into a fire if left unchecked. Fires of this nature often stem from one or a combination of three primary causes: electrical system failures, machinery malfunctions, and human error.
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As of January 1, 2025, new requirements within the EU, promoting the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels for maritime transportation, referred to as FuelEU maritime regulations, are due come into force. The regulations will take effect in conjunction with the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), as described in the November 6, 2023.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/MA_121124_European_Union_Fueleu_Maritime_Regulations.pdf