Loss Prevention Advice
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The possibility of unexpected and random inspections in Turkish ports, focusing particularly on discrepancies between declared bunker quantities and actual measurements.
According a correspondence, warned that the authorities will likely confiscate the excess bunkers, requiring their discharge before the vessel’s departure. Additionally, the Master and/or Chief Officer may face criminal charges, including imprisonment and fines.
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The third meeting of the Joint ILO IMO Tripartite Working Group to identify and address seafarers’ issues and the human element, which met in Geneva, Switzerland (26–28 November 2024) adopted Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes.
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Over the past week, 27 November – 2 December, one CAT 4 incident and one CAT 2 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported.
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As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked. Crankcase explosions, a critical hazard in engine operation, becomes even more concerning in the context of gas and low flashpoint fuels. To address this issue, and as part of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) commitment to assisting the industry to decarbonise safely, IACS has published the latest edition of Unified Requirement (UR) M10, which introduces new safety requirements to protect internal combustion engines from crankcase explosions