Loss Prevention Advice
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued an investigation report into an incident where an Able Seaman was killed instantly when steel plates fell and struck him.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 18 March 2026, covering the period of 12 to 18 March, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 3 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ARC-Weekly-Report-18.03.26.pdf
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Two maritime incidents involving merchant vessels struck with unknown projectiles in the Gulf region on 18 and 19 March.
On 18 March, an incident 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE, in which a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. Vessels in the area have been advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious, while authorities continue their investigation.
Following the incident, Iranian forces carried out strikes on QatarEnergy’s energy facilities, at Ras Laffan Industrial City causing fires. In a separate but related development.
An incident 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan in Qatar, where another vessel was hit by an unknown projectile.
All crew members were reported safe and well.
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Note The Iran – US/Israel conflict that started on 28 February 2026 and the resulting fallout across the Middle East region seriously impacts the maritime industry and the major shipping routes through the Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian/Persian Gulf.
Inevitably, shipowners are concerned about the safety of their vessels and crew with resulting considerations about the insurance implications. This note examines the impact on P&I insurance.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/War-Risks-Explanatory-Note-03-2026.pdf