Technical Bulletins

What are the Technical Bulletins?

In addition to the Good Practice posters, the Club makes further use of the Ship Inspectors’ knowledge by providing detailed advice in the form of Technical Bulletins.

These bulletins cover topics relevant to P&I claims, in greater detail than the Good Practice posters, with a view to raising awareness as to how claims may arise and can be prevented.

Technical Bulletins are available in PDF format only and can be emailed directly to Members’ ships if requested. Registered users of Epandi may view all of the Technical Bulletins by clicking on the title of the Bulletins in the table below:

Bulletins on the following subjects have been issued to date:

No. Title 29 Hold Bilge Systems 28 Enclosed space entry permit to work 27 Quick Release for Anchor Cable, Bitter End 26 Oxy/Acetylene equipment 25 Steering Gear Compartment Fire Doors 24 Oil record book entries 23 Use of electronic navigational aids 22 Sulphur oxide emissions 21 Lifebuoys 20 Distractions on the Bridge 19 Oily Water Separator 18 Helicopter Operations 17 Maintenance of Immersion Suits 16 Totally Enclosed Davit Launched Lifeboats 15 Securing Weatherdeck Hatch Covers 14 Self Heating Coal Cargoes 13 GMDSS portable survival craft VHF units 12 SCBA General Maintenance 11 SCBA Cylinder Connections 10 Engine Room Sounding Pipes 09 Chart Corrections 08 Entry into Enclosed Spaces 07 Oily Water Separator / Pipe Removal 06 Navigational Record Keeping 05 SOPEP - incorrect information from PSC 04 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices 03 Plastic Piping 02 Freefall Lifeboats 01 Mooring Practices