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Kuwait joins India in ban on single-use plastic onboard ships
ALERT05 DEC 2019
Enforcement of India’s requirement for ships to keep single-use plastic items locked in a store whilst in Indian territorial waters has been delayed until further notice, however, an identical prohibition will now be enforced in Kuwait.
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How tight should container lashings be?
ALERT04 DEC 2019
Lashings should be spanner tight. Slack lashings on container bays are not desirable for obvious reasons. But should the crew apply excessive force or use tools to increase the mechanical advantage on the lever that allow them to over-tighten the lashings?
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Stability and compatibility of very low sulphur fuel oils
ALERT28 NOV 2019
New guideline from CIMAC recommends ships’ crews be proactive in limiting the mixing of fuels with widely different properties and perform compatibility tests between all fuels.
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How high and heavy can you go?
ALERT28 NOV 2019
Do the planners and crew appreciate the impact of an increased GM on the vessel’s acceleration forces?
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New safety guidance for stowage of dangerous goods on containerships
ALERT27 NOV 2019
CINS launches new safety guidance for the stowage of classified dangerous goods onboard containerships.
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What stops you from reducing speed to avoid a collision?
ALERT20 NOV 2019
In a significant number of collisions, we have found that most mariners do not reduce speed to avoid a collision.
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Master pilot exchange – share your information
ALERT12 NOV 2019
The playwright George Bernhard Shaw once said “the single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This phrase perfectly describes the central constraint preventing harmonized working between a pilot and Master – communication.
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Gulf of Guinea – world's most dangerous piracy hotspot
ALERT05 NOV 2019
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In response to two piracy incidents over three days off the coast of Togo and Benin, both involving crews taken hostage, we reiterate our advice for vessels to operate with a heightened level of security in the Gulf of Guinea region
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Do you know that in an overtaking situation vessels spend far greater time in close proximity than at any other time
ALERT05 NOV 2019
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An overtaking situation might not be clear cut every time. Take for instance a classic dilemma where two vessels whose speeds differ marginally are on a converging course.
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Stop malware finding its way onto your computer systems
ALERT29 OCT 2019
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Malware, short for malicious software, is designed to damage files or entire computer systems, steal data, or disrupt networks. Malware can be viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, backdoors, rootkits, and bots. There are numerous inexpensive Antivirus software programs available to protect your IT and OT systems from malware, but first line of protection is knowing how malware spreads so you can avoid it in the first place.
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India bans single-use plastic onboard ships
ALERT24 OCT 2019
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Updated 5 December 2019
On 21 November 2019, India announced that its policy to prohibit the use of certain single-use plastic items onboard ships has been postponed for the time being. Our alert of 5 December 2019 has the details.
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Do you check hyperlinks before clicking?
ALERT22 OCT 2019
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Cyber criminals depend on careless clicks to penetrate a computer system.
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Mystery oil spill pollutes Brazil’s north-eastern coast
ALERT18 OCT 2019
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Vessels should exercise caution when operating in oil affected areas and thereby reduce the likelihood of having to clean their hulls in the future. Masters are encouraged to also report all sightings of oil sheens to the Brazilian authorities.
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Do you know your weakest link?
ALERT15 OCT 2019
Your cyber security is only as strong as your weakest link. A number of pieces of electronic equipment on board depend on information received from other electronic systems for effective operations.
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New IMO procedures for maintenance and inspection of life-saving appliances
ALERT10 OCT 2019
Seafarers should be able to fully rely on the IMO-mandated life-saving appliances and equipment at their disposal, says the IMO.
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What are the duties of a stand-on vessel?
ALERT08 OCT 2019
Don’t let your guard down. Observe the approaching vessel and know when to take action.
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Alarming spike in dengue cases
ALERT07 OCT 2019
After a drop in the number of dengue cases in 2017-18, 2019 has seen a sharp increase and countries in South America and South-East Asia are currently the most seriously affected.
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Would an appreciable change in bearing be enough to assess the risk of collision?
ALERT01 OCT 2019
When the risk of collision is assessed using a series of compass or radar bearings, it is important to understand its limitations, both at short and long range.
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Crew abductions in South-East Asia
ALERT01 OCT 2019
In an effort to assist ships unable to re-route away from the Sulu-Celebes Sea and eastern Sabah region, ReCAAP ISC has published a new guidance with measures to aid the prevention of crew abductions.
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Why wait until the last mile to avoid a collision?
ALERT25 SEP 2019
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Act early. Act large. There have been several collisions in crossing situations where the give way vessel waited too long to make the course alteration.
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