Loss Prevention Advice
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Over the past week, 13-19 January four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported.
Four incidents of armed robbery against ships1 in Asia (two CAT 3 incidents and two CAT 4 incidents). One out of the four incidents occurred in Dec 2025 and the late reporting was due to further verification and added inputs.
The two CAT 4 incidents occurred onboard tug boats towing barges off Pulau Nongsa Beacon, Indonesia, in Singapore Strait (SS). The two CAT 3 incidents occurred onboard bulk carriers in Indonesia anchorage and off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in SS. All crew members were not injured. Some scrap metals and engine spares were stolen.
Area of concern
The ships shall to continue to intensify vigilance, maintain a sharp look-out while anchoring and transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and report all incidents to the law enforcement agencies immediately; and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.
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Neglecting to review and integrate instructions and recommendations from manufacturers’ service letters into the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) can expose both crews and vessels to unnecessary risks, according to Gard.
Over the years Gard has handled numerous claims related to engine damage that could have been avoided if the instructions and recommendations in manufacturers’ service letters had been properly reflected in ships’ PMS. In some instances, the service letters were not distributed to all relevant vessels within the fleet.
As explained, in others, the letters were shared but lacked clear company instructions on how the required or recommended changes should be implemented and monitored, meaning the tasks were never added to the PMS.
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The maritime regulatory landscape is undergoing significant changes as several key amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the STCW Code enter into force.
These updates represent a concerted effort by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance safety at sea, protect the marine environment, and improve the welfare of seafarers. From new mandatory reporting protocols for lost containers to expanded safety requirements for fuel oil and lifting equipment, it is essential for ship owners, managers, and bridge teams to understand their evolving obligations.
The following summary outlines the critical changes across five key areas, identifying who is affected and the necessary actions required to ensure continued compliance.
Full advisory at the link.
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Please note that your Board of Directors has approved the following changes to the Club’s By-Laws and Rules to take effect from February 20, 2026. The relevant amendments and additions are indicated in blue, and any required deletions in red. By-Laws In order to ensure the deadline relating to notice to the Members of the Annual Meeting, which includes the request for Proxies and for nominating Directors, the deadline for nomination of a candidate to the Board of Directors under Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws has been amended to forty-five days instead of fifteen. The amendment to take effect as of the next policy year renewal, with the issuance of the new Rule Book, as of February 20, 2026, said date to be reflected Article VII, Sections 1 and 2 accordingly.
Full advisory at the following link.