Loss Prevention

Gard P&I Club presents mitigation measures after noting a steady increase in dry cargo shortage claims in Vietnam.

West P&I Club informs operators of vessels trading in FSMC high-risk regions of key preventive measures, offering practical tips to help crews inspect, remove, and properly dispose of egg masses to reduce infestation risks.

ITOPF conducted a workshop in collaboration with Britannia P&I Club in Singapore, focused on responding to a LNG spill scenario.

Japan P&I Club's Capt. Toru Asai, General Manager of Loss Prevention and Ship Inspection Department, presents an essential guide to high-risk onboard tasks that pose serious threats to seafarer safety. 

Gard P&I Club informs that growing evidence from road safety studies underscores the significant risks posed by mobile phone use, and draws parallels with mobile phone use onboard. 

In recent times, the UK Club has observed an uptick in cases where LNG ships have faced operational delays due to presence of LNG heavies.

NorthStandard has published an article to remind seafarers of the best navigational practices to ensure that any GPS problems are less likely to lead to difficulties.

The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG P&I) has issued a circular to inform operators about the U.S. State Department's position on support to terrorist organizations, specifically the Houthis, and the associated implications for maritime operations and sanctions compliance.

The fourth Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop took place at OCIMF’s London office in late March, where a working group drawn from maritime organisations gathered to identify measures to reduce or eliminate deaths in enclosed spaces onboard vessels.

The American P&I Club has issued guidance to bring awareness to the challenges and risks associated with dry cargo shortage claims and propose prevention and mitigation recommendations.