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862 - 01/13 - Pressure Switch Location for Fixed Fire Suppression Systems - USA

04/01/2013 -

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) have released a new alert concerning the location of pressure switches for vessel fixed fire suppression systems. US regulations require this pressure switch to be located outside the area it protects and have reported an increased number of fires where this has not been the case.

Tug & Barge Matters - LP News Supplement

14/11/2012 -

A focus on some of the issues surrounding tug and barge fleets in the P&I world

Failures & Blackouts

04/10/2012 -

The UK P&I Club’s latest Risk Focus bulletin highlights the issue of sudden loss of power, a problem highlighted by incidents during and after the switching to lower sulphur fuels that are now mandated in certain coastal regions. In the bulletin, the Club highlights causes of sudden loss of power and proposes mitigating procedures that ships’ crew should adopt.

Risk Focus: Loss of Power

03/10/2012 -

Increasing numbers of main engine failure related incidents and accidents following blackouts have led to a data collection exercise by the UK Club’s risk assessors and a detailed analysis of more than 700 claims which has given cause for concern. A significant number of these claims for third party property damage, many of which were enormously expensive and in some cases amounted to millions of dollars could be attributed, directly or indirectly, to main engine failures or electrical blackouts.

The UK P&I Club highlights sudden loss of power as a cause of claims

01/10/2012 -

Good welding area

As seen onboard one of the Clubs vessels, a clear well defined welding area complete with welding curtain.areas such as these are potentially very dangerous. Good practise here will help prevent any incident.

Care of wires and ropes on board ships

14/06/2012 -

Causes of damage to wires and ropes on board can be categorized into five types: abrasion, corrosion,crushing, cutting-in and stretch. The general condition of a wire should be monitored whenever it isin use and...

TB38 - Hot Work

17/02/2012 -

Frequently the Club inspectors come across poor practice regarding ‘hot work’ – not justthe permit to work system but also a general lack of awareness as to proper procedures andchecking of equipment.

Survey and Examination of Ships’ Lifting Appliances

10/11/2011 -

The UK Club, together with Lloyd's Register, has published a new pocket guide on the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances. The consequences of failure include death...

Tanker Contamination Checklist

27/10/2011 -

This aide-memoire deals with how to prevent tanker cargo contamination claims and also highlights the cause of claims and how to avoid them.This pamphlet covers important aspect of a tanker vessel operations such as;...

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Industry developments

MLC 2006

The Maritime Labour Convention enters into force in August 2013 - resources, news & advice on implementation can be found in this dedicated section. READ MORE

International sanctions

Recent guidance & corresponding material in respect of international sanctions against various countries has been updated with respect to Syria. READ MORE

Piracy

Essential precautions and preparation against piracy, as well as additional information and resources, loss prevention advisories and useful external web links

China oil pollution

UPDATED 24 December: New FAQs on spill response contracts. China’s first comprehensive system of marine pollution regulations took effect from 1st March 2010, but many aspects are yet to be developed or advised.

MARPOL Annex VI

MARPOL Annex VI limits sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts. It prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances and establishes more stringently controlled special SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAS)

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862 - 01/13 - Pressure Switch Location for Fixed Fire Suppression Systems - USA

Tug & Barge Matters - LP News Supplement

Failures & Blackouts

Risk Focus: Loss of Power

The UK P&I Club highlights sudden loss of power as a cause of claims

Good welding area

Care of wires and ropes on board ships

TB38 - Hot Work

Survey and Examination of Ships’ Lifting Appliances

Tanker Contamination Checklist

Industry developments

MLC 2006

International sanctions

Piracy

China oil pollution

MARPOL Annex VI

Emergency Contacts

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