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COVID-19: Dealing with ship visitors

Social distancing and restricted measures have been implemented to the whole shipping industry, aiming to minimize the virus’ spread and to fully protect the seafarers and those employed. Thus, North P&I Club launched an information sheet on how to deal with ship visitors and keep the social distances.

To remind, COVID-19 can be transmitted primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.

Except the usual and...

https://safety4sea.com/covid-19-dealing-with-ship-visitors/

Cargo care checklist: Nickel Ore, Grain, Coal

The North P&I Club launched three different checklists concerning the “care” of nickel ore, grain and coal, providing details to interested parties on how to deal with this kind of cargo.

#1 Cargo Care Checklist: Nickel Ore

Prior to loading documentation received from shipper is needed.

Also, the Club advises that visual inspection should be conducted before it is loaded, in cases that it is allowed and safe.

You should look for:

  • excessive moisture prior to loading
  • Perform a can test before and...

https://safety4sea.com/cargo-care-checklist-nickel-ore-grain-coal/

Coronavirus situation at French ports

Following the Coronavirus outbreak and the measures taken by all sectors of the shipping industry, France issued details concerning French ports and how they deal with the situation.

As the situation has caused major disruptions in the shipping industry, the North P&I Club provided details for the current situation at French ports.

  • Dunkirk: no specific measure has been implemented by the Port Authorities to date nor has any specific information been issued to the attention of local Agents
  • Le...

https://safety4sea.com/coronavirus-situation-at-french-ports/

Smart tools to monitor Coronavirus spread

The newly identified Coronavirus has made world headlines given its rapid spread and as number of infected or dead people keeps on increasing. To closely monitor the situation and keep track of the incidents and fatalities two applications have been launched.
WHO notes that the key principles on reducing the risk of transmission:
  • Avoiding close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.
  • Frequent handwashing, especially after direct contact with ill people or their...

https://safety4sea.com/smart-tools-to-monitor-coronavirus-spread/

SeaSense – Expert Thinking on Maritime Health

This time, our special column, in association with The North of England P&I Club, sheds light on maritime health. Health is the most important thing for anyone, let alone seafarers due to their challenging job. Rest hours, working out, food, better accommodation and mental health, are all key elements towards ensuring a healthy lifestyle. However, shipping does not always provide the same standard for seafarers to protect their health. For this reason, we asked experts on this matter, giving...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-seasense-15/

Speed Limits v Optimisation

In this article, Alvin Forster, Loss Prevention Executive, North P&I Club, addresses the issue of speed limits. As he says, this method has positively affected greenhouse gas emissions in shipping, but wonders if, after all, the speed limit is the answer for a greener sector.

Since it became widespread in 2007 in response to increasing oil prices, slow-steaming has already made an impact on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

Its apparent effectiveness in reducing the intensity of CO2...

https://safety4sea.com/speed-limits-v-optimisation/

Bills of Lading Masterclass: The Golden Rules

Shipping of goods is the backbone of global economy and a really complex procedure. Taking into consideration how many stakeholders are involved in the trade process, bills of lading come to give solution. In particular, Bills of Lading are at the core of international trade and many shipments are often affected by some bill of lading related issue. A 1-day Masterclass from North P&I Club, in cooperation with SAFETY4SEA in early March, aims to help delegates understand the ‘golden rules’ and...

https://safety4sea.com/bills-of-lading-masterclass-the-golden-rules/

Coronavirus outbreak in China

In fact, a new strain of coronavirus, which causes a type of pneumonia, was first detected in December 2019 in the central city of Wuhan.

The North P&I Club informs that the Chinese authorities have reported there are almost 300 cases, including four deaths.

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Although confirmed cases are concentrated in Wuhan, the outbreak is understood to have spread to Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen as well in Japan, Thailand and South Korea.

There are currently no reports of...

https://safety4sea.com/coronavirus-outbreak-in-china/

North focuses on the gender pay gap issue

The North P&I Club recently published a report focusing on the gender pay gap issue. Specifically, the report reminds how important is to have the right processes, values, behaviours and a supportive infrastructure in place for everyone that want to success.

With shipping industries being traditionally male dominated and many of the high paid work positions occupied by males, gender pay gap shows the differences in the average pay between men and women, as the causes of which can vary enormously.

https://safety4sea.com/north-focuses-on-the-gender-pay-gap-issue/

North P&I Club issues guide for sanctions

Recently, the North P&I Club issued its revised guide on evaluating the risk of sanctions, focusing on the application and scope of the U.S. and EU sanctions, in regards to their jurisdiction over companies; whether other sanctions apply to trading partners- such as banks, insurers or reinsurers or whether there are there any “party” related sanctions which impact on the ability to complete the contemplated trade, among other issues.

Generally, EU sanctions generally apply:

  • within the territory...

https://safety4sea.com/north-pi-club-issues-guide-for-sanctions/

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