Loss Prevention Advice
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A guidance regarding best practices for cargo sampling, emphasising the importance of timing, location, equipment, and proper documentation to protect a ship’s position in the event of a cargo quality dispute.
According to Britannia, given that even trace contaminants can result in cargo being declared off-specification, the importance of proper sampling cannot be overstated. Its effectiveness, however, is fundamentally influenced not only by the method but also by the timing and location of sample collection. Each designated sampling point – whether at the shore tank, shoreline, ship’s manifold, or cargo tank – serves a specific evidentiary function and must be understood in context. Thus, the P&I Club has issued some tips to boost compliance, which include -but are not limited to- the following:
What to look out for?
When collecting samples, it is essential to use a clean and clear receptacle (typically 500ml bottles) to perform a visual inspection to identify any potential contamination/quality issues. Key aspects to check include:
- Cloudiness/haziness
- Suspended matter
- Rust
- Colour
- Water/free water
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Guidelines for shipping lithium-ion cells in containers.
Lithium-ion cells are the primary elements of a battery and can exist in various forms. Commonly used in portable electronics and electric vehicles, their defining characteristic is the ability to accumulate, store and release electrical energy through the movement of lithium ions between a positive and a negative electrode.
According to CINS, lithium-ion cells must be handled with care, as they pose several risks if damaged, improperly charged, or exposed to extreme conditions. Proper safety features and handling protocols are critical to mitigating these risks.
Hazardous properties of lithium-Ion cells
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Over the past week, 17-23 June, five incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 3 and three CAT 4 incidents) .
All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS). The crew members were not injured in all five incidents. Loss of items were reported in three incidents while nothing was stolen in two other incidents.
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This circular provides an overview of the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran, based on publications from the U.S. Department of State and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Full advisory at the following link.