Loss Prevention Advice
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Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events affect not only ships, ports and maritime infrastructure, but may also impact the quality and behaviour of cargoes when transported across the world’s oceans. This means a change in risk exposure to cargo claims, with new challenges in both frequency and severity of claims.
Among the cargoes likely to be affected are grains and solid bulk. Many of these cargoes are highly sensitive to moisture, temperature, and stowage conditions. Climate variability is altering harvest quality, increasing the likelihood of cargo being loaded with elevated moisture or latent damage. Once at sea, prolonged voyages, more humid environments, and unpredictable weather patterns heighten the risk of mould growth, fermentation, and caking, potentially leading to deterioration, cargo rejection, and disputes over liability.
This publication focuses on the impact of climate change on the risks associated with solid bulk and grain cargoes. It also points out the practical steps which may be taken and provides recommendations on mitigation strategies.
Full advisories at the following link.
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued an investigation report into an incident where an Able Seaman was killed instantly when steel plates fell and struck him.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 18 March 2026, covering the period of 12 to 18 March, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 3 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/2026/03/ARC-Weekly-Report-18.03.26.pdf
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Two maritime incidents involving merchant vessels struck with unknown projectiles in the Gulf region on 18 and 19 March.
On 18 March, an incident 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE, in which a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. Vessels in the area have been advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious, while authorities continue their investigation.
Following the incident, Iranian forces carried out strikes on QatarEnergy’s energy facilities, at Ras Laffan Industrial City causing fires. In a separate but related development.
An incident 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan in Qatar, where another vessel was hit by an unknown projectile.
All crew members were reported safe and well.