Loss Prevention Advice
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The below scenario, describes an incident during which a bulk carrier grounded due to restricted visibility.
The incident
A bulk carrier was in a river port discharging its cargo. The vessel had been experiencing problems with the X-band radar and this had finally failed prior to arrival. The Master had not reported this to the port authorities, but the pilot reported it after arrival. While alongside, the electrician was unable to repair the radar – the Master then arranged for a service engineer to attend but he too was unsuccessful.
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An alert addressing a situation on board one of their members’ vessels concerning a coal cargo shipment from the East coast of the USA. The cargo is emitting dangerously high levels of methane.
The shipper’s cargo declaration, failed to include information about the methane emissions of the cargo, potentially violating the requirements of the IMSBC Code.
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Four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 31 and two CAT 42) between 20 and 26 June.
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For companies involved in international shipping, efficient and timely movement of goods is crucial to remain competitive. However, detention and demurrage costs can significantly impact their supply chain operations and financial performance. These fees are charged when containers exceed their allotted free time at ports or under the customer’s custody, awaiting to be returned to the container yard. Fortunately, automated container tracking, using APIs, solutions which offer real-time visibility and data-driven insights into the movement and location of shipping containers, helps tackle this issue.