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Ice Navigation

By Gard's Loss Prevention Team
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Like all P&I Clubs and other insurance providers, Gard has received many and varied questions on trading in ice and ice affected waters. We hope that the collection of Gard loss prevention material available on this page will provide useful guidance on trading in ice in general. A list of important resources for this topic with links to publicly available information is also included.

PIRACY – Robbery or Illegal Violence at Sea

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Sadly the problem of piracy, especially off the coast of East Africa and in the Indian Ocean, looks set to be with us for the foreseeable future.  Like all Clubs and other insurance providers, Gard has received many and different questions concerning piracy from clients and members...

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) concerning Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear radiation risks

By Gard's Japan Task Force

Gard is receiving a number of enquiries arising from the earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear incidents in Japan. This updated FAQ provides guidance in relation to these enquiries. Updated 23 August 2011.

Update: Prevention and control of pollution from ships - China PRC - 19 January 2012

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The requirement to contract with an MSA approved SPRO came into force in China on 1 January 2012.

Recent circulars

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Navigation

22.12.10 No. 15-10: Increased risks of grounding in Barranquilla, Colombia
04.11.10 No. 12-10: Limitations of vessels' anchoring equipment

Hull and Machinery

20.09.11 No.11-11: Dry docking - responsibilities and contractual issues
15.04.11 No. 05-11: Bunker sampling

People

22.12.11 No. 14-11: The impact of diet on performance and health
14.12.11 No. 13-11: Dangers to crew during in-transit fumigation of cargo

Cargo

14.07.11 No. 10-11: Draft surveys in Egyptian ports
01.07.11 No. 09-11: Update – The loading of DDGS in US ports

Environment

23.05.11 No. 07-11: Environmental issues in the Dominican RepublicEnvironmental issues in the Dominican Republic
01.04.11 No. 04-11: USCG Enforcement of U.S. EPA’s Vessel General Permit Program on Ships in U.S. Waters

Legal

24.03.11 No. 03-11: Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs)
03.12.10 No. 13-10: Argentina – Local customs regulations
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Services to clients

The Loss Prevention team delivers a wide range of Gard updates, client training and safety related advice on an individual basis. The team focuses on practical, up to date analysis and information that you can use to improve your own loss prevention systems. For further information please contact lp@gard.no 

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The loss prevention team

Terje R. Paulsen

Phone: 47 55 17 40 85
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Marius Schønberg

Phone: 47 37 01 91 75
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Alf Martin Sandberg

Phone: 47 37 01 92 51
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Marianne Grindeland

Phone: 47 55 17 40 66
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Kristin Urdahl

Phone: 47 37 01 93 92
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Case studies for onboard safety meetings

The case studies for onboard safety meetings have been developed by Gard to provide crews with a tool to improve experience transfer and safety awareness. The cases are distributed to Gard's members and clients who are subscribing to our loss prevention emails

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