Loss Prevention Advice
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Bulk cargo-handling operations can evolve into major financial, legal and regulatory exposure when established industry best practices are not followed.
The simultaneous discharge of multiple cargo grades, to multiple receivers, across multiple ports, a practice frequently requested for commercial convenience, can create conditions in which quantity discrepancies are almost inevitable. Once detected, such discrepancies can lead to customs intervention, significant commercial claims and the emergence of complex multi-party disputes.
While simultaneous discharge of multiple cargo grades is strongly discouraged, there are occasions when owners are asked to do so to save time and reduce port-related costs. Furthermore, in some cases, commercial pressure may push owners to make operational decisions that deviate from recommended best practices.
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Lessons learned from an incident where a crane lifting pin failed while pulling stuck casing during well abandonment, striking a worker.
A crane incident that caused a worker injury during well abandonment operations. A crew was using a lift boat crane and rigging to pull a seven-inch casing from the well.
They drilled holes in the casing, inserted a lifting pin, and attached it to the crane’s auxiliary hoist line with a two-part sling and D-rings. The crane lifted the casing until it got stuck. After setting the slips, the crew cut and removed a section, drilled new holes, and reinserted the lifting pin for another lift. They then used the crane’s main hoist to try to pull the stuck casing.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 4 February 2026, covering the period of 29 January to 4 February, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days. Pirate activity was also reported in the Gulf of Guinea High-Risk Area.
- 2 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ARC-Weekly-Report-04.02.26.pdf
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In its latest news report, INTERPOL highlights the continued growth and increasing sophistication of cocaine trafficking into Europe, underscoring the adaptability and resilience of organized criminal networks.
According to the “Diversification in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking Modi Operandi” report, criminal networks have demonstrated their capacity to rapidly adjust operations, fragmenting routes and adopting complex, covert trafficking methods. The publication also highlights the use of semi-submersibles and other non-commercial vessels, as well as the incorporation of cocaine into various carrier materials before shipment to Europe.
We know that these groups are increasingly diversifying their methods, using smaller vessels, at-sea transfers, and clever concealment techniques to evade detection. Our response must be equally dynamic and coordinated