Loss Prevention Advice
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Port State Control (PSC) inspectors often form their initial judgment based on the condition and cleanliness of the engine room. A well-kept vessel is sure to make a good first impression with PSC inspectors and other ISM auditors. Make a Good Catch by keeping the engine room clean and well-lit so that fire and safety hazards are reduced.
In this context, the Managers are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Club’s Good Catch initiative:
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/API_Good_Catch_Make_a_Good_Impression_EN.pdf
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Over the past week, 2-8 September, no incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
The ships shall to continue to intensify vigilance, maintain a sharp look-out while anchoring or transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and report all incidents to the law enforcement agencies immediately; and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.
Situation of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah
Situation update
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 3 September 2025, covering the period of 28 August to 3 September 2025, where the following incidents were reported:
- 1 maritime security incident in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 2 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/2025/09/ARC-Weekly-Report-03.09.25.pdf
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Keeping the crew safe is the highest priority. This guidance provides valuable advice as to how security measures can be implemented to increase the onboard safety and takes into account industry best practices
SECURING THE SHIP – KEEP THE CREW SAFE
Security threats arising from geopolitical instability, local conflicts and social struggles are some of the modern-day challenges of the maritime industry, which may impose an increased risk to a ship and its seafarers in certain areas of the world. Enhanced security measures may have to be implemented on board when operating in these “high-risk” areas to make sure that the seafarers stay safe and feel safe.
The physical security threats include terrorism, piracy, robbery and the illegal trafficking of goods and people. Security on board is not only the job of the ship’s security officer, but the job of the entire crew, therefore it is essential to provide the crew with training and appropriate security procedures together with the necessary resources to implement them. Various industry guidance has been introduced to assist owners and crew improve security on board. Much of this information deals with specific threats but can be helpful in improving on board safety in general.