Loss Prevention Advice
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On 26 February, the Port of Casablanca in Morocco experienced an overboard container incident near the harbour entrance.
The National Ports Agency issued a suspension order around 2300 local time on Thursday, 26 February, citing unsafe transit conditions due to the incident. Media reports indicate that port operations remained suspended on Friday. As reported, a containership, bound for Barcelona after handling containers at the port, spilled cargo into the channel.
The vessel encountered heavy swells, causing it to roll, with an estimated 85 containers going overboard. As of the latest update, the ship is anchored approximately six nautical miles offshore.
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Issues being experienced with the loading of Iron Ore Fines cargo out of Porto Sudeste, Itaguai in Brazil.
The cargo exhibits characteristics that make it prone to dynamic separation, which can compromise vessel stability. This highlights the critical importance of proper testing and careful control of moisture content.
The material contains a fines/clay fraction that slows drainage and retains moisture, which may not be evident during visual inspection or standard can testing.
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Following a significant amount of incidents of soot pollution from inert gas (IG) systems and open-loop exhaust gas scrubbers, West P&I Club has presented preventive measures and best practices to assist operators in avoiding such instances.
According to West, over 60 incidents of soot pollution from inert gas (IG) systems and open-loop exhaust gas scrubbers have been formally documented by the Club, though the true scale is believed to be much greater. What were once isolated events have now become a systemic problem, posing significant operational disruptions, financial losses, and heightened regulatory scrutiny for shipowners and operators worldwide.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 25 February 2026, covering the period of 19 to 25 February, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 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/2026/02/ARC-Weekly-Report-25.02.26.pdf