Cargo damages are important issues that affect shipowners. Keeping that in mind the UK P&I Club has formulated a guideline to handle such cargo damage claims.
Let’s take a look at them.
CONTROLS:Weather routeing
- Does vessel participate in weather routeing service?
- Does ship receive weather maps and messages?
- Is master advised in ample time of any adverse weather?
- Does ship take evasive action, ie alters course/reduces speed?
- Are adequate records maintained?
- Are sea protests made?
Adequate packing...
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