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An alert informing about a pollution incident regarding the issue of structural failure of drain lines passing through fuel oil tanks.
A recent pollution incident that occurred during bunkering operations which resulted in a significant oil spill.
While receiving bunkers, fuel oil escaped through an undetected crack in a deck scupper drain line that penetrated through a fuel oil tank.
The structural failure was only discovered after oil began leaking from the vessel’s side when the fuel level reached the height of the defect.
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A safety animation to inform on the potential dangers of working on deck in ice conditions.
As winter weather can bring snow and ice, creating precarious conditions on deck which may require clearing by the crew in order to maintain safe operations.
Sudden ice accretion can quickly cover a ship’s superstructures, weather decks, and deck machinery, catching crews off guard. This buildup of ice makes hatch covers and machinery unusable until it’s cleared away.
The Club advises to make a Good Catch by having a “Toolbox Talk” that details the potential dangers of working in such slippery conditions and how best to avoid injury while working on an icy deck.
Watch the video at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/page/good-catch-video-ice-ice-safety-part-1
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Many cargoes claim result from moisture damage, occurring due to the development of condensation (“sweat”). essential guide to understanding cargo ventilation proper ventilation is instrumental in preventing the deterioration of cargo, by removing excessive moisture and minimising the formation of sweat. ventilation is also required for some cargoes to disperse hazardous gases emitted by the cargo, such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane.
Full advisory at the following link.
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Shipping standards – an overview of existing and upcoming key regulations and standards affecting the commercial shipping sector.
Full advisory at the following link.