Loss Prevention Summary
This summary provides the latest weekly Loss Prevention Bulletin, as well as the most recently published Technical Bulletin, Carefully to Carry Cargo article and other reports.
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Use of Electronic Navigation Aids - Worldwide - November 2008
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a detailed Marine Guidance Note (MGN 379), emphasising the need for correct use of navigational equipment by watch-keeping officers.
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Hold Bilge Systems October 2008
Inspectors have recently noted that the maintenance and testing procedures of hold bilge systems onboard bulk carriers and general cargo ships are being neglected. These oversights may have serious consequences, resulting in unnecessary cargo claims.
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MARS - November 2008
The November issue of the Nautical Institute's Marine Accident Reporting Scheme (MARS) is now available for download. Titles in this Issue include: Fatalities in cargo hold fire; Counterfeit EEBD's; Bilge water overflow; Flash fire from flame heating; Scalded by steam; Fatality from fumigated cargo; Navigating in restricted visibility; Unsafe stevedoring practices; and Loss of both anchors.
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Re-structured and updated October 2008
This resource has now been re-designed to enable faster and easier location of information. Access to this valuable information requires users to enter their registered user ID and password.
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Training schedule notice board October 2008
The image shows a white board seen on a Club ship, detailing the training schedule for the month. This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to on board training and safety, and also gives the crew the opportunity to see the training that will be undertaken.
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Hijacking claims prevention - September 2008
Claims involving hijackings have been on the rise in recent years, and many shipping companies are suffering losses for cargo shipped under through bills of lading. Analysts estimate hijackings cost the shipping industry millions of dollars each year.
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Steel slabs September 2008
The Carefully to Carry Cargo Photo Gallery provides a visual representation of cargoes for the benefit of the Club's Members and staff. The Cargo Photo Library is continuously updated, and now includes more images of steel slabs.
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Draught survey spreadsheet July 2008
The Carefully to Carry article explaining draught survey theory and practice now includes a downloadable spreadsheet which can be used as an aid in conducting the draught survey. The spreadsheet contains all the calculations necessary for the draught survey and lists the fields where data is required.
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