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An important new animation update focused on the dangers of ice-related conditions, particularly for tug and barge operations.
The latest instalment, titled “Ice, Ice Safety – Part 2,” continues the Good Catch safety series aimed at raising situational awareness and promoting risk mitigation in maritime work environments. Underwriters urge mariners and tug operators to proactively monitor ice conditions, maintain clear communication with relevant authorities, and coordinate with ice monitoring centres when planning or executing operations in ice-prone areas.
The original Good Catch animation highlighted the perils of working on deck in icy conditions, where sudden ice accretion can make superstructures, weather decks, and machinery treacherous and inoperable until cleared. Crew members can be caught off guard by swiftly forming ice, increasing the risk of slips, injuries, and operational disruption.
Make a Good Catch by being proactive in monitoring ice conditions and maintaining communication with other operators, the National Weather Service, the US Coast Guard, the US National Ice Centre and any other relevant authorities for the regions of operation.
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Below you weekly report dated 14 January 2026, covering the period of 8 to 14 January 2026, where the following incidents were reported:
- 2 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 0 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/2026/01/ARC-Weekly-Report-14.01.26.pdf
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Two tankers were hit by drones on 13 January while sailing toward the Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka terminal on Russia’s coast.
One of the ships was chartered by U.S. energy giant Chevron. The oil company stated that its vessel remained stable, all crew were safe, and it was being directed to a secure port in coordination with authorities. Ukraine has been stepping up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as part of its effort to pressure Moscow to end the war, but it was not immediately clear who carried out these tanker strikes.
Neither Ukraine’s government nor the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which runs the terminal, commented.
Meanwhile, the attacks immediately drove up risk premiums: war insurance costs for ships traveling to the Black Sea nearly doubled after two Greek-managed tankers were hit by unidentified drones.
This incident follows a series of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cargo vessels in the Black Sea. Last week, two ships carrying soybeans and grain were hit, resulting in the death of a Syrian crew member.
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In its latest Risk Watch, a number of best practices for shipboard personnel operating in cold weather.
The cold weather can pose significant challenges for shipboard personnel, especially those not accustomed to such conditions. Adequately preparing and raising awareness is essential for maintaining safety and preventing cold-related injuries. Thus, the following advice is provided: