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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
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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Is situational awareness unknowingly compromised when proceeding from restricted to open waters?
ALERT17 SEP 2019
From Gard’s database on navigation incidents we see that the likelihood of having an incident remains the same in open as well as restricted waters. While the bridge watchkeeping is at its optimum level when navigating in coastal waters, it gets compromised both in terms of manpower and the situational awareness of the navigator as soon as the vessel enters open waters.
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Increasing piracy risk at Douala anchorage, Cameroon
ALERT12 SEP 2019
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In an effort to protect vessels from piracy attacks at Douala anchorage, the Government of Cameroon has decided to supply armed guards, free of charge, that will stay onboard a vessel for the duration of its stay at the anchorage.
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Can an officer on bridge watch slow down the clock to better assess the risk of collision?
ALERT10 SEP 2019
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Yes. Reducing the speed of the vessel will give the Officer of the Watch (OOW) more time to think and act.
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What could be the consequences of wrong or inadequate valve markings?
ALERT04 SEP 2019
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Operating a wrong valve on cargo piping can have serious consequences, most notably pollution, cargo contamination and even an explosion.
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South Africa toughens its stowaway policy
ALERT03 SEP 2019
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Masters and crews are urged to stay vigilant and implement proper security procedures to prevent unlawful access to the ship in South African ports.
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New Zealand and Australia issue stink bug warning
ALERT29 AUG 2019
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The 2019/20 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug season is here and vessels arriving in New Zealand and Australia from countries with established stink bug populations must prepare for increased surveillance and inspection. Last season, New Zealand turned away four contaminated vessels from its waters.
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What is the best evidence in defending liquid cargo contamination claims?
ALERT27 AUG 2019
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The answer is cargo samples, particularly manifold samples.
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Maritime industry targeted by cyber criminals
ALERT22 AUG 2019
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An assessment by Norwegian authorities finds that its maritime and oil and gas sectors have recently been victims of cyber campaigns specifically targeting companies in the US, Europe and the Middle East and advise companies to be prepared for continuous activity in the short to medium term.
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Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% - sulphur marine fuel
ALERT21 AUG 2019
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A number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organisations have worked together to produce Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% - sulphur marine fuel released on 20 August 2019.
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Can cargo vapours contaminate the full cargo parcel?
ALERT20 AUG 2019
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In Gard we see that almost 50% of the cargo loss cases are a result of cargo contamination. Many of these are due to vapour contamination. Vapour contamination may occur due to migration of vapour between incompatible cargoes via the IG lines or from pre-existing vapours from the last cargo in the tank.
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AIS mandatory in Indonesian waters
ALERT19 AUG 2019
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From 20 August 2019 Masters must make sure vessels’ automatic identification systems (AIS) are active and transmit the correct information when navigating in Indonesian territorial waters.
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Dangerous gases – silent and invisible killer
ALERT13 AUG 2019
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Where does the danger lie? When measuring dangerous gases prior to enclosed space entry, we need to take into account the relative weight of the gas when compared to air. For example, we need to be aware that methane is lighter than air, carbon monoxide is the same weight and hydrogen sulphide is heavier than air. This difference in molecular weight requires gas measurements to be taken at different heights of the enclosed space to ensure thorough gas measurement prior to man entry into enclosed space.
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The U.S. Coast Guard Publishes Updated Marine Casualty Reporting Forms (CG-2692)
ALERT08 AUG 2019
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has released updated versions of their marine casualty reporting forms, commonly referred to as the “CG-2692” and Addendums. Members are encouraged to use the most recent version of the reporting forms in future marine casualty reporting and ensure that relevant crews and operational personnel understand the casualty reporting requirements.
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