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A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) focuses on an incident in which a Chief Officer slipped and fell from a pilot ladder onto a lifeboat, suffering minor bruising.

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Over the past week, no incident of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported between 5th – 11th September.

Since January 2023, a total of 79 incidents comprising 78 actual incidents1 and one attempted incident2 of armed robbery against ships were reported to the Centre.

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According to forecasts from the National Supply Company (Conab) there is a shortage of warehouses for 118.5 million tons of grains in Brazil, forcing producers to store products like soybeans and corn in silo-bags or even in the open air, the Brazil P&I Club informs in a recent circular.

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The precautionary measures for the carrying of flexitanks in containers after noting multiple claims stemming from flexitank leaks, particularly linked to loading, stuffing, and filling.

The secure transportation of flexitanks within containers on vessels requires strict adherence to safety protocols and industry standards. The following guidance outlines key considerations to ensure the safe carriage of flexitanks: