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The serious environmental and legal consequences of prohibited ship discharges, emphasizing the risks of soot carryover from inert gas systems and scrubbers.
Any prohibited discharge from a ship into the surrounding water can have serious consequences. When an inert gas system is in use, there is a danger of soot being present in the overboard discharge. This situation can result in fines or even the arrest of the ship, depending upon the specific laws and jurisdiction of the area. Thus, the following should be taken under consideration:
Inert gas systems and scrubbers
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The persistent risks of cargo damage in the carriage of grain and oil seed cargoes, emphasizing the critical importance of proper ventilation practices.
Common cargo claims in the carriage of grain and oil seed cargoes include wetting, mould, and caking damage. Lack of proper ventilation is often not the reason for such cargo damage; sometimes it is due to the inherent vice of the cargo or pre shipment damage and wetting. However, cargo interests often allege that improper ventilation caused the damage.
Therefore, it is paramount that ventilation of these cargoes is carried out properly and that accurate records are kept. The Insurer recommends using the three-degree rule of ventilation for grain and oil seed cargoes over dewpoint rule, due to the difficulty in measuring dew point within a laden cargo space.
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Over the past week, 2-8 December, no incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
Area of concern
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The risk of customs fines for vessels when landed cargo figures differ from declared quantities.
The customs authorities increasingly fine vessels when landed cargo differs from declared figures, often relying on shore-side measurements and applying minimal tolerance. Fines are usually based on unpaid duties or market value and can escalate quickly, especially for high-volume commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, and fertilizers.
Even small discrepancies can trigger penalties, and shipboard measurements are often disregarded, making accurate documentation and draft surveys critical. Ships may also need to post security deposits during investigations. Ports like Dakar are known for strict enforcement, though some authorities are showing cautious leniency toward minor variances.