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An alert to inform interested parties on how drought has impacted river operations in Brazil. 

As the Club informs, the Amazon region is currently experiencing an environmental crisis, including unprecedented drought conditions that have drastically reduced river water levels, making navigation increasingly risky, leading to a state of emergency being declared. Recent reports of severe drops in water levels include:

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A gangway refers to a platform, a walkway or a ramp connecting the ship to land or other vessels and is used as a means of safe access for the crew. The gangway must be properly rigged and maintained to prevent accidents or injuries and to counter the movement from tidal streams, swell, cargo operations and surge movements caused by ships in the vicinity.

Full advisory at the following link.

https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Britannia-Loss-Prevention-Guidance-Gangways-A-Practical-Guide.pdf

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Harbour tug assistance plays a critical role in the smooth and safe arrival and departure of large oceangoing ships. while these operations are often seen as routine, it is important that all involved parties are familiar with the risk of girting as it may have catastrophic consequences for a tug.

Full advisory at the following link.

https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Crew-Watch-09-2024-1.pdf

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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 18 September 2024, covering the period of 12 to 18 September 2024, where the following incidents were reported:

  • 1 maritime security incident in West Africa in the last 7 days
  • 0 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days. 

Full advisory at the following link.

https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ARC-Weekly-Report-18.09.24-1.pdf