The UK Club have received the attached updated port profile for Douala, Cameroon, including new information regarding armed guards at anchorage.
Budd Group, who provided the port profile, go on to state that due to an increase in piracy near Douala anchorage, the Cameroon authorities have authorised the presense of three armed guards on board each vessel at Douala anchorage.
Members are referred to the full port profile attached, as well as an update from the local harbour master. Members can get in touch with their usual Club contact with any questions they may have.
It's our worst case scenario - someone on board collapses and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing - this advice outlines how to conduct Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and what equipment and medication is available.
The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar on the maintenance and proper use of mooring ropes; the webinar received an overwhelming response with attendees from more than 50 countries worldwide.
We have been working with over 200 members of our correspondents network to produce a comprehensive document that outlines challenges and changes for crew changes in ports.
