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Assureds involved in the shipment of vehicles should note that the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (“VCSF”) has published its first industry good practice guidelines entitled “Common Guidance on the loading and presentation of vehicles”.

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Lessons learned from an incident in which, an intruder armed with a knife boarded a vessel at anchor in Luanda, Angola. The intruder was discovered during the hours of darkness when a member of the crew was conducting a security patrol.

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Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 3 and one CAT 4) in Asia were reported between 12th – 18th March 2024.

The CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a heavy load semi-submersible carrier while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) while the CAT 4 incident occurred to a bulk carrier while at Pulau Batam Anchorage, Indonesia.

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An article which aims to emphasise the risks associated with the liquefaction of nickel ore during seaborne transport, highlighting the need for vigilance among shipowners and masters.