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A set of best practices regarding the loading of assorted breakbulk cargoes in China, emphasizing the need to carefully consider the stowage intentions throughout the process.
Breakbulk cargoes, which can include steel, trucks, trailers, and bagged goods, often require careful planning and coordination to ensure safe stowage and transport. The guidelines emphasize the importance of early preparation, attention to cargo weight limits, and clear communication between the crew, stevedores, and surveyors.
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A new regulation mandates that all vessels and barge convoys navigating Argentina’s main waterways, including the River Plate and Paraná Rivers, must obtain an Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) Cover Certificate.
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A safety Flash to draw lessons learned from an incident in which fire occurred in the engine room of a vessel during operations.
The fire was first detected by a duty crew member, and the watch team immediately attempted to extinguish it using portable fire extinguishers. Unfortunately, these efforts were not successful, and the fire rapidly escalated. The fire initially impacted the starboard main engine and surrounding areas, with temperatures rising beyond 660°C. This extreme heat caused significant damage, ultimately leading to the destruction of the engine room and adjoining areas, including accommodation spaces.
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The concern over navigational risks at sea due to the increasing threat of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) jamming and spoofing.
Such risks can disrupt all equipment reliant on GPS PNT data. According to the US Coast Guard ‘Navigation Centre’ (NAVCEN), recent reports show marine GPS signal disruptions in regions such as the eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea, Red Sea, coastal waters of China, and the Persian Gulf—many of which are near areas of geopolitical conflict.