Loss Prevention Advice
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According to International news, on Wednesday 17th May, 39 people reported missing after a Chinese fishing boat capsized in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
The report said the crew includes 17 from China, 17 from Indonesia and five from the Philippines.
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The deck crew of a bulk carrier were undertaking hold cleaning while at sea in ballast. Based on the completed risk assessment, the PPE required for the job included a safety harness with lifeline.
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Three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (all CAT 4 incidents) were reported, between 9 – 15 May.
Two incidents occurred on 15 Feb and 10 Apr on board a bulk carrier and tug boat respectively while transiting through the Singapore Strait (SS); and one incident occurred on 10 May on board a fishing trawler while anchored off Sri Songkhla Dockyard, Thailand. In all three incidents, the crew members were not injured. Scrap metals were stolen in two of the incidents and spare parts were stolen in the other.
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Cargo contamination claims are the most frequent and costly type of claim that tankers experience. Subsequently, the cargo samples taken throughout cargo operations are a fundamental part of a shipowner's defence against a claim for an off-spec. Therefore, when a claim arises, those samples drawn and retained onboard during the cargo operations will need to be provided and submitted for laboratory analysis. The results will help indicate when and where the cargo became contaminated.