Loss Prevention Advice
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A fire occurred onboard a 2,565 GT general cargo ship, causing extensive damage and injuring one crew member. fortunately, no lives were lost.
WHAT HAPPENED
During a layover in Gibraltar for bunkering and minor repairs, the crew had the opportunity to go ashore. One of the crew members (AB2) consumed alcohol before returning to the ship, which then resumed its journey to Belfast. Later that evening, AB2 retired to his cabin located on the starboard aft side of Deck 2.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of September 2024.
The following acts of piracy and armed robbery were allegedly committed against ships during the month of September 2024, as reported by IMO Member States or international organizations in consultative status. There were six incidents during September, all taking place in territorial waters:
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Exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) – more commonly referred to as scrubbers – are an accepted equivalent measure in complying with the IMO 2020 global sulphur cap. The use of scrubbers has split the shipping industry. Ports around the world continue to look at the impact of scrubber use in their waters.
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There has seen a worrying surge in cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidents, notably heart attacks and cardiac arrests.