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This updated Practical Guide outlines the most up-to-date and relevant information regarding vaccinations for seafarers and includes answers to important questions on availability and efficacy of vaccinations for ships’ crew and shipping companies.
The 3rd edition contains:
- Updated information on the current status of global vaccinations and vaccination guidance relevant to seafarers; and
- An expanded ‘Key Questions’ section, including new information on multiple doses and types of vaccinations.
Full advisory at the following link.
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changes which are incorporated in the new list as attached at the bottom of this article.
The newly excluded areas include a significant part of the Ukrainian and Russian Black Sea. Additionally, the inland waters of Ukraine and southern Belarus, as well as the tail-end of the rivers Don and Donets in Russia have likewise been excluded.
Concurrently, a new Hull War Risks Notice of Cancellation Clause has been issued (coded JW2022-007) which allows underwriters the option of giving a 48-hour Notice of Cancellation of coverage of the Listed Areas.
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After a machinery breakdown led to a collision, the incident, explaining the circumstances that led to it and provides lessons learned for the future.
The incident
While proceeding for berthing, a tanker experienced main engine failure and collided with a barge that was berthed outboard of another vessel moored alongside a breakwater.
Prior to berthing, pre-departure tests were carried out following company procedures before embarking the pilot and all were found satisfactory. Weather conditions at the time of the incident were light wind, a calm sea with no swell, and good visibility. The bridge was manned by the master, second officer, lookout, helmsman and pilot. ECDIS was used as the primary means of navigation. The vessel’s draught was 10.10m even keel and was fully loaded with gas oil.
As the vessel entered the breakwater at a speed of 8.3 knots and was swinging to starboard the main engine was stopped. The pilot ordered hard to port and dead slow ahead as the vessel continued to swing to starboard, but the main engine failed to respond. The vessel’s speed was now 7.2 knots.
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Kenya enhanced its war against transnational organized crime in its terrestrial borders by presenting a one of its kind training facilities to boost enforcement capacity of maritime security.
Namely, shipping and Maritime affairs Principal secretary Nancy Karigithu said that the launch of the “Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Simulator” (VBS3) commonly known as “Ship in a Box”, shows the government’s commitment to improve capacity for enforcement of maritime security so as to effectively counter transnational crimes.