Lloyd’s Register and the UK P&I Club launched three new apps in March 2015 – the Marine Fire Safety, Marine Pollution Protection and Port State Control pocket checklists. These apps are part of a series of apps focused on safety in the marine industry, with over 34,000 downloads. They help owners and operators comply with international convention requirements and reduce the risk of port state controls detentions and are available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.The apps were nominated for the Safety Award category at the Lloyd's list Global Awards 2015 which were held on Thursday 1st October 2015. The apps are part of LR’s ongoing commitment to helping ensure that internationally recognised safety and environmental standards are maintained at every stage of a ship's life.
During the initial stages of the voyage, the vessel encountered heavy weather, with spray and seas shipped on deck and all hatch covers over a period of 8 days; this video explores how this affected the maize cargo.
The preparation of cargo holds for the next intended carriage is a critical operation which requires careful planning and execution; this article considers a number of legal issues which may arise, including terms commonly used in charterparties to describe the cleanliness of cargo holds, the consequences of failing to comply with such terms, potentially resulting in off-hire claims and damages, and the role of the independent surveyor.
Hold preparation is probably the most vital part of bulk carrier operations; if it is not undertaken properly, it can result in substantial cargo claims, delays, additional cleaning, survey costs and expensive off-hire disputes.
UK P&I Club will host a live webinar on 8 April (9am ET, 2pm GMT) exploring the current trends for seagoing vessels and the challenges for dry-bulk trade on the Hidrovía – Paraná River in South America.
