Loss Prevention Advice
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Operators to implement proactive measures such as maintenance and thermal imaging to mitigate fire hazards.
Thermal imaging inspections are highlighted as an effective tool by the American Club in identifying early heat signatures caused by electrical faults, which could escalate into a fire if left unchecked. Fires of this nature often stem from one or a combination of three primary causes: electrical system failures, machinery malfunctions, and human error.
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As of January 1, 2025, new requirements within the EU, promoting the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels for maritime transportation, referred to as FuelEU maritime regulations, are due come into force. The regulations will take effect in conjunction with the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), as described in the November 6, 2023.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/MA_121124_European_Union_Fueleu_Maritime_Regulations.pdf
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A fire broke out aboard the reefer vessel Izar Argia at the Nodosa shipyard in the port of Marin, Spain on 3 December.
The fire reportedly started in the vessel’s hold, causing heavy smoke. At the time, the vessel was undergoing maintenance at the shipyard on Avenida de Ourense. The Provincial Fire Consortium of Pontevedra was alerted, and later, the O Morrazo and Ribadumia firefighting teams arrived to extinguish the fire. Both the National and local police of Marin were also informed about the incident.
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Egyptian authorities are scrambling to salvage the VSG Glory, a cargo ship that began sinking on Monday near the coral reefs off Quseir in the Red Sea Governorate after being stranded for 10 days.