Loss Prevention Advice
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Over the past week, 14-20 October, one CAT 3 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
The incident occurred onboard a bulk carrier while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS), on 16 October 2025. The crew was not injured. However, some engine spare parts were stolen from the ship.
Area of concern
There is a slight increase in incidents that occurred in SOMS. The ships shall to exercise enhanced vigilance when transiting SOMS and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in the area concerned.
Situation of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah: Situation update
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Hong Kong Merchant Shipping draws lessons learned from an incident on board a vessel off the eastern coast of South Africa, where severe weather and operational lapses led to crew injuries and the loss of life.
The incident
When the vessel was heading southwest off the eastern coast of South Africa, it experienced moderate pitching due to severe weather, causing seawater to frequently surge over the forward mooring deck from the port bow. On the morning of the accident, the bosun store was found severely flooded with seawater. A team of crew members was organised to pump out the accumulated water.
In the evening, after the vessel’s heading had been adjusted, the crew members proceeded to the forward mooring deck to cover the gooseneck vents of the bosun store with tarpaulin to prevent seawater ingress.
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On 21 October an explosion occurred aboard a 2,627-ton dredger anchored off Pier 6 of Gunsan Port in Soryong-dong, Gunsan City in South Korea, injuring two men.
According to the Yonhap News Agency, two workers conducting welding operations sustained serious injuries, reportedly suffering full-body burns and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
No marine pollution has been reported so far. The Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident, with initial witness accounts suggesting the explosion was caused by a sudden rupture of a welding gas cylinder.
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To the Shipowners whose vessels are bound for ports in China should note the latest developments concerning implementation of special port charges imposed on US linked vessels.
Following the announcement released by US Customs and Border Protection declaring that special port fees would be imposed on vessels owned, operated, or built by Chinese entities, the Chinese Government invoked reciprocal countermeasures including collection of special port charges on US linked vessels taking effect from 14 October 2025. The countermeasures were introduced pursuant to newly revised Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on International Maritime Transport.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.londonpandi.com/knowledge/news-alerts/china-special-port-charges-on-us-vessels/