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Gravity Is Not Always Friendly: One of Shipping’s Most Persistent Risks // AMERICAN CLUB
When Gravity Becomes a Marine Hazard Shipping faces increasingly sophisticated operational risks, yet one of the leading causes of severe...
West of England : IMSBC Group A Cargoes: The Rain Loading Dilemma
Bulk cargo operations involving IMSBC Group A cargoes remain one of the most sensitive risk areas in maritime transport. The issue of loading...
UK Club : Methanol Bunkering: redefining operational risk in modern shipping
Technical introduction The maritime industry is accelerating toward low-emission fuels, with methanol emerging as a scalable and operationally viable solution....
SWEDISH : Indonesian Coal Self-Ignition During Discharge: A Hidden Operational Risk
Technical Introduction Indonesian coal shipments represent a highly underestimated risk in bulk shipping. Even when fully compliant with IMSBC Code parameters during...
STEAMSHIP : Soybeans Shipping Risk: The Hidden Threat of Self-Heating
Soybean cargoes are often perceived as low-risk bulk commodities. In reality, they represent a high-frequency exposure in cargo damage claims due to...
Gard : Scrubbers in Shipping: What 6 Years of Claims Are Really Telling Us
The implementation of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) was driven by IMO 2020 sulphur regulations. However, Gard’s six-year claims analysis reveals a...
Britannia P&I : Cargo Ventilation in Shipping: Preventing Condensation Damage
Loss prevention guidance published by Britannia P&I Club highlights that improper cargo ventilation can generate internal condensation within cargo holds,...
Middle East Conflict: Contractual and Insurance Implications for Shipping
Escalating military tensions involving Israel, Iran and regional actors are rapidly deteriorating the maritime security environment across the Persian Gulf...
Britannia P&I – Allision with Pier and Dry Dock: A Technical Risk Analysis for Car Carriers
Technical Introduction The Britannia P&I incident case study concerning a car carrier allision with a pier and dry dock highlights...
Maritime cyber risk: what P&I really covers (and when FD&D matters)
Cyber risk is no longer an “IT topic”. It is now a direct driver of navigational safety, operational continuity, third-party liabilities...
West of England : IGS soot and open-loop scrubbers: why “visible pollution” is now a detention-level risk
Soot-related pollution linked to Inert Gas Systems/Generators (IGS/IGG) and open-loop scrubber operations is no longer a minor nuisance. It is increasingly a regulatory, financial, and...
UK P&I – Simultaneous Multi-Grade Discharge: when “saving time” turns into a claim
In bulk cargo operations, some commercial requests look harmless: discharge multiple cargo grades at the same time, for multiple receivers, sometimes across multiple...
Swedish P&I – Onboard Explosion from Coal Cargo: Methane Risk Analysis and Operational Lessons for Shipping
Coal transportation by sea carries a hidden but significant hazard: methane emission. A documented maritime case highlights how an onboard...
Steamship P&I – Notice of Readiness in Shipping: Legal Meaning, Operational Risks and Insurance Implications
In international shipping operations, the Notice of Readiness (NOR) is far more than a procedural notification. It is a legally...
Shipowner P&I – In-Transit Loss (ITL) Clauses in Charterparties: Protection or a Trap?
In liquid bulk trades, charterers frequently request an In-Transit Loss (ITL) clause during charterparty negotiations. It can look like routine “technical wording”,...
North of England NOEP&I – Incompetent Crew and Vessel Unseaworthiness: When Human Factors Become Structural Risk
Seaworthiness is not limited to steel, engines, and hull condition.It also concerns the people operating the vessel. NorthStandard’s recent analysis...
London P&I – Reducing the Risk of Propulsion Loss: Preventing Blackouts and Engine Failures
Propulsion loss is not merely a technical failure. In restricted waters, it becomes a strategic risk with severe operational and...
Japan P&I – Preventing Crew Injuries On Board: Human Life Comes First
Seafarers operate in a high-risk environment, far from home, often under intense operational pressure. Japan P&I Club’s message is clear...
Gard : Is your ship’s PMS really aligned with manufacturer updates?
In shipping, maintenance is not paperwork. It is risk control. Yet many Planned Maintenance Systems fail to keep pace with...
Britannia – Bulk Soya Bean Carriage: risks, claims and loss prevention
Bulk soya bean carriage is a cornerstone of global agricultural trade, yet it remains one of the most claim-prone cargoes...
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