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RISK WATCH – DECEMBER 2025
Published: 4 December 2025
This edition of Risk Watch covers maritime safety and regulatory updates, including IMDG Code changes for dangerous goods, best practices for cargo ventilation and inert gas systems, cyber security risks, customs fines, and key legal cases on liabili...
CREW WATCH – SEPTEMBER 2025
Published: 9 October 2025
September 2025's Crew Watch highlights safety, health, and wellbeing, including trip hazards in machinery spaces, key amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, stroke prevention at sea, galley hygiene, manual lifting advice and updated...
RISK WATCH – JULY 2025
Published: 9 July 2025
This edition of Risk Watch covers whale strike prevention, emissions regulations, Hong Kong convention on recycling of ships, LCO₂ carriage, alternative fuels, and key maritime legal updates.
ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON 2025 – WARNING TO SEAFARERS
Published: 28 May 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season starts on 1 June and ends on 30 November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA is forecasting …
-->LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING CARGO VENTILATION
Published: 26 February 2025
Loss prevention insight on tanker ship coatings outlining the primary types of tank coatings, their basic properties and limitations.
CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD) JPNRISK WATCH – FEBRUARY 2025
Published: 10 February 2025
This edition of Risk Watch cover best practices and risks in onboard blending and commingling of liquid bulk cargoes, ballast water management updates, enhancing emergency response at sea with automated external defibrillators and developments in leg...
CREW WATCH – DECEMBER 2024
Published: 10 December 2024
This edition covers a range of critical topics that highlight the importance of health, safety and wellbeing in the maritime industry. From insights into preventing dropped object injuries to a deep dive into the latest amendments to the Maritime Lab...
RISK WATCH – OCTOBER 2024
Published: 10 October 2024
This edition of Risk Watch covers maritime topics including GNSS jamming, FuelEU regulations, mental health strategies for seafarers, and best practices for handling high-value cargo.
CREW WATCH – SEPTEMBER 2024
Published: 16 September 2024
In this edition... Advice Harbour Tug Assistance Understanding & Preventing Girting Safety Enhancing Bridge Visibility Wellbeing Protecting Hearing at Sea Essential Measures for Seafarers Health Managing and Preventing Chronic Conditions at Sea ...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TANKER SHIP COATINGS – TYPES, MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES
Published: 28 August 2024
Loss prevention insight on tanker ship coatings outlining the primary types of tank coatings, their basic properties and limitations.
JPNLOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ALTERNATIVE FUELS – AMMONIA AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 29 July 2024
Loss prevention insight on alternative fuels, focusing on ammonia.
CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD) JPNMARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – MACN GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Published: 16 July 2024
Updated: 8 October 2024
RISK WATCH – JUNE 2024
Published: 26 June 2024
In this issue...Autonomous Shipping, Loss Prevention, Cyber Resilience, Deck Cargoes, Malaria at Sea, Finger Injuries and Legal Cases
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ALTERNATIVE FUELS – LNG AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 29 May 2024
Loss prevention insight on alternative fuels, focusing on liquefied natural gas (LNG).
JPN CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD)CREW WATCH – MAY 2024
Published: 9 May 2024
In this edition... A guide to shipowners on navigating flag etiquette Stella Maris and its invaluable support to seafarers worldwide Hidden dangers of poor dental hygiene Prioritising head protection at sea Mooring operations new regulations Ma...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ALTERNATIVE FUELS – METHANOL AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 29 April 2024
Loss prevention insight on alternative fuels, specifically methanol and hydrogen
JPN CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD)LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ALTERNATIVE FUELS – BIOFUELS AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 21 February 2024
Loss prevention insight on biofuels, specifically highlighting Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
JPNRISK WATCH – FEBRUARY 2024
Published: 14 February 2024
In this issue... Safe Carriage of Alternative Fuel Vehicle, AI, Gepolitical Tensions or Conficts, Britannia Group Introduces Your Excellent Health Service, Wind Assisted Propulsion, Carriage of Energy Storage Units Lithium Ion Batteries, Drug Smu...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – CRANE INCIDENTS AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 30 January 2024
Loss prevention insight on the importance of inspection, maintenance, and certification of cranes on ships for safe and efficient operations.
JPN CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD)MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – MACN GROWS ACROSS THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
Published: 6 December 2023
CREW WATCH – NOVEMBER 2023
Published: 27 November 2023
In this edition... The Importance of Hydration Best Practice Staying Fit at Sea Maintaining Your Fitness Bullying and Harassment on Board Advice Homesickness Coping Strategies and Tips
RISK WATCH – OCTOBER 2023
Published: 17 October 2023
In this issue... Britannia in Japan - Meet our team, Pilotage guidance, Fishing vessel claims, Seafarers hospital society - Culture of care, Underwater hull cleaning - Risk and guidance, Claims and legal - misdelivery claim and Ever Given Grounding -...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – FUMIGATION AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 5 October 2023
Loss prevention Insight on fumigation in general, toxicity symptoms, fire and explosion risk and preventive measures
JPN CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD)MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – A DECADE OF REPORTING
Published: 14 August 2023
BSAFE ONBOARD SAFETY: DRUGS AND ALCOHOL MAY IMPAIR JUDGEMENT
Published: 8 August 2023
Updated: 18 April 2024
CREW WATCH – AUGUST 2023
Published: 7 August 2023
In this edition... Drug and Alcohol Incidents Advice for Crew, Liver Health Disease Prevention, Engine Room Fires Oil Leaks or Spills, Safe use of Power Tools - Guidelines
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: SURGE AND INTERACTION DAMAGE (SLIDES)
Published: 25 July 2023
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: STOWAWAYS AND REFUGEES (SLIDES)
Published: 2 March 2023
MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – MACN CONTINUES TO EXPAND
Published: 22 February 2023
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: MAINTENANCE VERSUS CLAIMS (SLIDES)
Published: 2 December 2022
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: LIQUEFACTION OF SOLID BULK CARGOES – RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS (SLIDES)
Published: 29 September 2022
CONTAINER LOSS MITIGATION: OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR REDUCING CONTAINER LOSSES
Published: 21 September 2022
SANCTIONS: EU’s 6TH SANCTIONS PACKAGE – EU REGULATION 833/2014 – RUSSIA – AMENDED
Published: 27 July 2022
THE IMPACT OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE ON SHIPPING
Published: 5 July 2022
RUSSIAN SANCTIONS The conflict in Ukraine has had a huge impact on shipping and global trade. Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022 a wide range of sanctions against Russian cargoes …
-->MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – LAUNCH OF PORT INTEGRITY PLATFORM
Published: 29 June 2022
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – PASSAGE PLANNING AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 11 March 2022
JPNMARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – A DECADE OF REPORTING
Published: 23 February 2022
Updated: 24 February 2022
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – CARRIAGE OF RICE: AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 23 December 2021
JPNLOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND OILSEED CARGOES: AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 9 November 2021
JPNAMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN IN BULK (GRAIN CODE)
Published: 19 December 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted significant amendments to the International Grain Code through Resolution MSC.552(108)1, which will take effect on 1 January 2026 and will be applicable to …
-->IMPORTANCE OF SHIP MAINTENANCE: ENHANCING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND COMPLIANCE
Published: 19 December 2025
Ship maintenance is essential to ensuring the safety, operational efficiency and longevity of a vessel. Neglecting maintenance can lead to severe consequences such as accidents, detentions, and costly repairs. Nearly …
-->THE TAIKOO BRILLIANCE
Published: 16 December 2025
The recent decision of the English High Court in the Taikoo Brilliance [2025] EWHC 878 (Comm) provides guidance on the interpretation and application of Articles III.6 and I(c) of the …
-->THE GRAND AMANDA
Published: 16 December 2025
Unless expressly excluded, Charterers may owe an implied indemnity to Owners, arising from Charterers’ orders, for a liability imposed on Owners by a court, which has not permitted the application …
-->NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENT – LOSS OR OBSERVATION OF FREIGHT CONTAINERS
Published: 16 December 2025
From 1 January 2026, SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 31 is amended to reflect and clarify new reporting requirements for the loss or observation of freight containers from ships. The ship’s …
-->THE HUMAN FIREWALL: SECURING THE CREW, SAFEGUARDING THE SHIP
Published: 16 December 2025
In the complex operational environment of a vessel, the integrity of your digital systems is as crucial as the seaworthiness of the hull. While sophisticated technology acts as a shield, …
-->ADVICE ON CUSTOMS FINES
Published: 16 December 2025
Customs authorities in several jurisdictions continue to penalise vessels and carriers when the landed or outturn figures do not match the manifest or declared cargo figures. While practice varies from …
-->INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE AMENDMENT 42-24
Published: 11 December 2025
The latest IMDG Code amendment was adopted in May 2024 by Resolution MSC.556(108). Whilst the amendments have been available on a voluntary basis since 1 January 2025, the changes become …
-->CARGO HOLD VENTILATION OF GRAIN AND OIL SEED CARGOES: COMMON ISSUES OBSERVED WITH VENTILATION LOGS
Published: 11 December 2025
Common cargo claims in the carriage of grain and oil seed cargoes include wetting, mould, and caking damage. Lack of proper ventilation is often not the reason for such cargo …
-->ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF SOOT IN INERT GAS SYSTEM OVERBOARD
Published: 11 December 2025
Any prohibited discharge from a ship into the surrounding water can have serious consequences. When an inert gas system is in use, there is a danger of soot being present …
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