Loss Prevention Advice
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An advice regarding the critical role of crew vigilance, accurate record-keeping, and timely reporting in preventing and defending against cargo, collision, and other P&I claims.
As explained, the crew members working closest to cargo operations – such as pump room personnel, deck ratings, and officers on watch – are often the first to notice something that doesn’t look quite right. Recognising and reporting potential issues early can prevent claims from escalating.
Practical actions for crew
Draft surveys, ullage readings & tank soundings: Ensuring that draft surveys (for bulk cargoes) or ullage readings (for liquid cargoes) are conducted meticulously can provide a strong defence in shortage claims. Any disagreements with shore-side figures should be documented, and a Letter of Protest issued if needed. Tank soundings for liquid cargoes should be recorded in the deck logbook and any anomalies reported immediately to the officer in charge.
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Working at height within the transport and logistics industry is often difficult to avoid due to the nature of operations, facility infrastructure and heavy-duty equipment, making it a leading cause of fatalities and injuries.
Working at height, globally, there is no consistent regulation that outlines at which height a worker is considered to be at risk of serious injury should they fall. Therefore, simply complying with regulated safety provisions may not be enough to protect your workforce from potentially fatal accidents.
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Over the past week, 13-19 May, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported.
Three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (one CAT 3 incident and two CAT 4 incidents) were reported. All three incidents occurred onboard ships while underway off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS).
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 14 May 2025, covering the period of 8 to 14 May 2025, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 1 maritime security incident in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.