Loss Prevention Advice
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On the storage and handling of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on LNG carriers, FSUs and FSRUs, focusing on the risks of stratification and rollover.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is stored and carried in an LNG/C’s (LNG Carrier) tanks at approximately -160°C. Additionally, there are LNG storage vessels called FSU (Floating Storage Units) and LNG vessels equipped with regasification plants – FSRUs (Floating Storage and Regasification Units).
These vessels are stationary at various locations around the world. FSRUs are designed to store and convert the liquid back into natural gas state (NG) and send it to shore to be utilised for heating and/or power generation. Two different batches of LNG with different compositions and densities may end up in the same tank. If they don’t mix properly, the liquid gas can settle in two layers, and this is called “stratification”.
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Over the past week, 12-18 August no incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
An advice to ships, to continue to intensify vigilance, maintain a sharp look-out while anchoring or transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and report all incidents to the law enforcement agencies immediately; and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.
Situation of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah
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Over the past week, 5-11 August, one CAT 4 incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
The incident occurred onboard a tug boat towing a barge while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured but some scrap metals were stolen from the barge.
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Actions to take when loading different bulk cargoes to meet the requirements of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
The shipper is responsible for providing the master (or their representative) with sufficient information in advance to allow safe preparation for loading, stowage, and carriage of the nominated cargo.
Britannia highlights that one of the most critical pieces of information is the Bulk Cargo Shipping Name (BCSN). Once the BCSN is known, the corresponding schedule in Appendix 1 of the IMSBC Code can typically be identified, allowing the ship to confirm compliance with safety requirements.
Ships regularly carrying bulk cargoes often hold a Statement of Compliance or equivalent from their Classification Society, listing BCSNs they are approved to carry, along with any conditions.
Challenges arise when the cargo name provided does not match any BCSN listed in the IMSBC Code. In such cases, the standard schedules cannot be used directly, and alternative steps must be taken to verify the cargo’s safety for carriage.