Damages-to-Cargoes

North P&I Club flags up break-bulk cargo stowage problems

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Friday, 19 April 2013 08:18

The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North P&I club has experienced an increase in claims arising from poor stowage and securing of break bulk cargoes, particularly on ships departing from China.

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London P&I Club issues warning on bagged rice cargoes

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Thursday, 28 March 2013 14:46

The London P&I Club has advised shipowners to seek advice before loading bagged rice cargoes in view of the inherent risks associated with the trade and

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North P&I Club warns of liquefaction risk for bauxite cargoes

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Thursday, 07 February 2013 14:09

The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North P&I club has warned shipowners carrying bauxite aluminium ore cargoes that they have the potential to liquefy at sea despite being listed

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P&I club correspondents under pressure to take out indemnity insurance

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Wednesday, 06 February 2013 09:17

ITIC says P&I correspondents are coming under increasing pressure from clubs and from third parties to ensure that they have taken out professional indemnity insurance.

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London P&I Club urges maintenance of hold pipework to prevent cargo damage claims

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Thursday, 22 November 2012 09:07

The London P&I Club has urged shipowners to ensure proper maintenance of cargo hold pipework in order to prevent wet damage to cargo, which has become a regular source of claims.

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London P&I Club warns on unsafe Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes

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Monday, 29 October 2012 08:48

The London P&I Club has warned that ships are being offered iron ore cargoes for loading in Sierra Leone which are unsafe, and that limited local expertise and technology,

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Middle East maritime professionals flock to North's P&I course in Dubai

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Monday, 17 September 2012 07:41

A wide variety of shipowners, operators and other senior maritime professionals from throughout the Middle East region have attended North P&I club’s residential course

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North P&I Club launches poster campaign to help cut liquefaction losses

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Thursday, 19 July 2012 07:28

The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North of England P&I club has launched a new poster  (18 July 2012) to help seafarers identify ore types as part of its campaign to cut the risk of further losses

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North P&I Club lends support to international campaign to cut liquefaction losses

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Tuesday, 24 April 2012 07:54

The ‘A’ rated, 170 million GT North P&I club is playing a major role in continuing international efforts to prevent further loss of life caused by nickel ore cargoes that liquefy at sea.

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London P&I Club issues warning on manhole gasket and bilge pump shortcomings

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Monday, 23 April 2012 07:36

The London P&I Club has reported a growing incidence of shortcomings with regard to the condition of manhole cover gaskets on board ships.

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North P&I Club renews loss-prevention campaign on liquefaction risks

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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 09:05

The loss-prevention department of the ‘A’ rated 150 million GT North P&I club has marked the start of 2012 with a renewed campaign to warn shipowners of the potentially lethal dangers of

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UK Club checklist for tanker operators addresses cargo shortage claims

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Friday, 16 December 2011 09:56

A new publication from the UK P&I Club "How to prevent tanker cargo shortage claims" and subtitled "The cause of claims and how to avoid them during pre-loading, loading and unloading"

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Greeks turn out in force for North P&I Club seminar cargo liquefaction

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Saturday, 05 November 2011 12:53

Around 120 members of the Greek shipping community attended a seminar on cargo liquefaction this week (1 November 2011) hosted by the Piraeus office of the 150 million GT ‘A’ rated North P&I club.

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London Club says owners must not accept exemptions from IMSBC code for DRI cargoes

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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 07:58

The London P&I Club has urged shipowners to be alert to any attempt by shippers and other cargo interests to claim exemptions from the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

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London P&I Club warns on fire preparedness

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Friday, 25 February 2011 09:38

The London P&I Club says the response to two recent onboard cargo fires has highlighted the value of both fire-fighting training and realistic shipboard drills for ships’ crews.

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The UK P&I Club gets to grips with nickel ore and iron ores fines cargoes

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Monday, 21 February 2011 13:58

Marine insurers are determined to keep the subject of dangerous bulk cargoes, and in particular nickel ores and iron ore fines, high on the Loss Prevention agenda.

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You can’t always tell what’s in a container or what it weighs

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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 13:38

The huge liabilities which can be incurred by ship owners when containers are lost overboard are frequently compounded by the problems of establishing the circumstances surrounding

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Bulk Carriers can no longer rely on “customary shortage”, says North P&I Club

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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 08:44

The combined effects of a global economic slowdown and rising commodity prices means shipowners are increasingly at risk of claims being made against them for bulk cargo shortages,

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Skuld: Container ships at risk of arrest in Australian ports

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Monday, 25 January 2010 12:06

Australian authorities have announced that they will conduct an inspection campaign focussed on container securing equipment. The 3 month campaign will start on 1 February 2010.

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