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Guidelines for shipping lithium-ion cells in containers.
Lithium-ion cells are the primary elements of a battery and can exist in various forms. Commonly used in portable electronics and electric vehicles, their defining characteristic is the ability to accumulate, store and release electrical energy through the movement of lithium ions between a positive and a negative electrode.
According to CINS, lithium-ion cells must be handled with care, as they pose several risks if damaged, improperly charged, or exposed to extreme conditions. Proper safety features and handling protocols are critical to mitigating these risks.
Hazardous properties of lithium-Ion cells
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Over the past week, 17-23 June, five incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 3 and three CAT 4 incidents) .
All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS). The crew members were not injured in all five incidents. Loss of items were reported in three incidents while nothing was stolen in two other incidents.
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This circular provides an overview of the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran, based on publications from the U.S. Department of State and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Full advisory at the following link.
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An alert to inform about managing and reducing the risks associated with purchasing marine fuel amid the growing complexity of the issue due to different Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations.
As highlighted by Steamship Mutual, while considerable time and resources are dedicated to addressing fuel related issues post-delivery, there is significant value in exercising diligence during the bunker procurement process to mitigate the possible occurrence of these issues.