Loss Prevention Advice
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An uptick in cases where LNG ships have faced operational delays due to presence of LNG heavies.
As explained, “LNG heavies” are long chain hydrocarbons, which can create operational problems during shipping and handling. LNG is mostly made up of methane, but also includes small amounts of other hydrocarbons like ethane, propane, and butane, along with traces of nitrogen.
The problem arises when heavier hydrocarbons (called “C6+”) are present in higher amounts. Unlike methane, these compounds can solidify at the ultra-cold storage temperatures used for LNG (around -162°C), causing freezing and clogging in ship equipment like pipelines, pumps, or strainers.
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Road safety studies underscores the significant risks posed by mobile phone use, and draws parallels with mobile phone use onboard.
Numerous studies have explored how phone use, both handheld and hands-free, affects driver behaviour. Understanding these parallels is crucial to raising the awareness among seafarers about the potential for similar impairments and risks to safety when using phones during shipboard operations.
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To all shipowners, P&I Clubs, charterers, and shipping agents in the maritime and shipping industry about the current security situation affecting Port Sudan and surrounding areas.
Earlier this morning, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia launched attacks on several civilian areas in Port Sudan, leading to temporary disruptions in both air and maritime logistics.
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Dry cargoes, particularly those carried in bulk and bagged, are subject to disputes arising related to the volume of cargo having been declared at the load port and that having been delivered at the disport. These disputes can arise due to a number of contributing factors, some of which are more controllable than others to prevent. Such disputes are also more likely more frequent in certain jurisdictions despite efforts by shipowners and their crews that are made to prevent them.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/API_Cargo_Shortage_Guidance.pdf