Loss Prevention Advice
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The fourth Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop took place at OCIMF’s London office in late March, where a working group drawn from maritime organisations gathered to identify measures to reduce or eliminate deaths in enclosed spaces onboard vessels.
In the previous three meetings, the cross-industry working group’s review of prior enclosed space incidents identified operational, commercial, technical and training related issues as recurring contributing factors. This review also included an analysis of incidents to understand the relationship between vessel type, incident location onboard and the rank or role of the victims.
THE IMPLICATIONS DEALING WITH US SANCTIONS ON HOUTHIS (COURTESY OF INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF P&I CLUBS)
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A circular to inform operators about the U.S. State Department’s position on support to terrorist organizations, specifically the Houthis, and the associated implications for maritime operations and sanctions compliance.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce’s gave a recent press statement on the United States’ position regarding support to terrorist organizations, such as the Houthis. According to Bruce on 9 April 2025, “The United States will not tolerate any country or commercial entity providing support to foreign terrorist organizations, such as the Houthis, including offloading ships and provisioning oil at Houthi-controlled ports.”
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An article to remind seafarers of navigational best practices to ensure that any GPS problems are less likely to lead to difficulties.
Incorrectly installing the GPS equipment
According to John Southam, Loss Prevention Director – Greece, common problems include incorrectly installing the GPS equipment and antenna on board can mean that the given position is incorrect or the signal is not received correctly. Careful checks should be made during the installation process to ensure that the equipment is fitted and commissioned in line with manufacturer’s requirements
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Over the past week, 15-21 April, two CAT 3 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported.