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Hong Kong Merchant Shipping draws lessons learned from an incident on board a vessel off the eastern coast of South Africa, where severe weather and operational lapses led to crew injuries and the loss of life.
The incident
When the vessel was heading southwest off the eastern coast of South Africa, it experienced moderate pitching due to severe weather, causing seawater to frequently surge over the forward mooring deck from the port bow. On the morning of the accident, the bosun store was found severely flooded with seawater. A team of crew members was organised to pump out the accumulated water.
In the evening, after the vessel’s heading had been adjusted, the crew members proceeded to the forward mooring deck to cover the gooseneck vents of the bosun store with tarpaulin to prevent seawater ingress.
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On 21 October an explosion occurred aboard a 2,627-ton dredger anchored off Pier 6 of Gunsan Port in Soryong-dong, Gunsan City in South Korea, injuring two men.
According to the Yonhap News Agency, two workers conducting welding operations sustained serious injuries, reportedly suffering full-body burns and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
No marine pollution has been reported so far. The Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident, with initial witness accounts suggesting the explosion was caused by a sudden rupture of a welding gas cylinder.
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To the Shipowners whose vessels are bound for ports in China should note the latest developments concerning implementation of special port charges imposed on US linked vessels.
Following the announcement released by US Customs and Border Protection declaring that special port fees would be imposed on vessels owned, operated, or built by Chinese entities, the Chinese Government invoked reciprocal countermeasures including collection of special port charges on US linked vessels taking effect from 14 October 2025. The countermeasures were introduced pursuant to newly revised Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on International Maritime Transport.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.londonpandi.com/knowledge/news-alerts/china-special-port-charges-on-us-vessels/
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Rights of Recourse - Exclusion of cover for losses incurred due to waiver of rights of recourse otherwise available under the Hague or Hague/Visby Rules with effect from 20 February 2026, it will be a requirement under mutual P&I cover that Members preserve certain rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerous goods in contracts for carriage. Specifically, any liabilities that would not have arisen but for a waiver, a limitation of or a failure to incorporate rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerous goods which are found in Article IV Rule 6 of the Hague or Hague Visby Rules, will only be recoverable at the discretion of a Club Board/Committee.
Full advisory at the following link.