Loss Prevention Advice
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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.
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A shocking number of bulk carriers (as well as a few OBOs – ore/bulk/oil carriers) have been suddenly and catastrophically lost at sea in the last 30 years. Following are the names of some of those vessels, in alphabetical order: Asian Forest (2009); Black Rose (2009); Bulk Jupiter (2015); Derbyshire (1980); Emerald Star (2017); Harita Bauxite (2013); Hong Wei (2010); Hui Long (2005); Jian Fu Star (2010); Nasco Diamond (2010); Stella Daisy (2017); Sun Spirits (2012); Trans Summer (2013); and Vinalines Queen (2011). Several hundred sailors lost their lives in these casualties.