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As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked. Crankcase explosions, a critical hazard in engine operation, becomes even more concerning in the context of gas and low flashpoint fuels. To address this issue, and as part of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) commitment to assisting the industry to decarbonise safely, IACS has published the latest edition of Unified Requirement (UR) M10, which introduces new safety requirements to protect internal combustion engines from crankcase explosions
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The 2024 edition of ISO 8217 has many important updates compared to the 2017 version. These changes are due to new environmental laws and the need to reduce emissions in shipping.
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Bunker quantity disputes pose a common challenge in the maritime industry, arising from disagreements between the supplier and the receiver regarding the amount of bunker fuel delivered. These disputes can lead to significant operational and financial consequences for shipowners and operators.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bunkering-Precautions-Quantity.pdf
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Safety Scenario for November highlights a fire on a container ship caused by the failure to declare charcoal as dangerous cargo under the IMDG Code.
The vessel, a container ship, was sailing in open sea. It was afternoon when smoke was seen coming from the vent of one of the cargo holds. The Master sounded the general alarm, and all crew were mustered and accounted for. A fire team was assembled and proceeded to shut off the ventilation and close the fire dampers for the cargo hold. An access hatch cover was opened for the group to enter the cargo hold, but it was full of smoke and there was no visibility, so the fire team turned back and closed the hatch.