Safety

Shortage Claims in Vietnam’s Maritime Sector

  • Shortage claims arise from multiple bills of lading and discharge into barges.
  • Draft surveys at loading and discharge ports help defend against shortage claims.
  • Accurate measurements and adherence to procedures are critical for draft surveys.

Shortage claims are frequent in bulk loads such as soybean meal, corn, and fertilisers. While often not high-value, these claims do occur frequently and point toward the necessity for correct guidance, reports gard.

Causes of Shortage Claims
  1. Multiple Bills...

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How to Pass a DOT Audit in 2025 Without Losing Sleep

Fleet compliance is like a diet; it has to be a lifestyle change. It has to be consistent over time. When it’s not, it fails, and those failures can have serious effects on your business. One of those effects might be a compliance review, aka, an audit. For small fleet owners, owner-operators and trucking managers, a DOT audit can feel daunting and threaten their business and livelihood. Whether you run a single truck or manage a small fleet, preparing for an FMCSA compliance review or DOT...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-to-pass-a-dot-audit-in-2025-without-losing-sleep

Roehl Transport Celebrates Fifth ATA President’s Award for Safety Excellence

Roehl Transport has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s safest trucking companies, securing an unprecedented fifth President’s Award from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). This honor, awarded to companies that demonstrate exceptional safety records, programs, and community outreach, confirms Roehl Transport’s position as a safety leader in North America’s trucking industry.

On April 24, 2025, several key Roehl Transport leaders accepted the award during the ATA’s Safety...

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How fleets can strengthen post-accident response

Accidents are an unavoidable reality in commercial trucking, and how a fleet responds in the immediate aftermath can significantly influence insurance outcomes and legal liability.

FreightWaves sat down with Reliance Partners’ senior VP of sales, Ryan Miller, and director of safety, Daniel Vega, to gain some critical insights into best practices for post-accident response and risk management. 

Ensuring the well-being of all parties is paramount, and safety always comes before concerns about...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-fleets-can-strengthen-post-accident-response

New Fire Response Guidelines for Vehicle Carriers

  • The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum has released updated fire response guidelines to enhance preparedness for vehicle fires, including those involving lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles.

  • The guidelines emphasize the use of existing firefighting systems for early fire control.

  • Supported by prominent industry bodies such as the International Group of P&I Clubs and the International Chamber of Shipping, the guidelines aim to improve crew safety and environmental protection.

Published on...

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IMO Issues Interim Guidelines for Ammonia-Fuelled Ships’ Safety

  • MSC Approves Safety Guidelines for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels.
  • BIMCO Contributes to the Development of Ammonia Safety Guidelines.
  • New Interim Guidelines Aim to Ensure Safe Ammonia Use in Shipping.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released MSC.1/Circ.1687, the Interim Guidelines for the Safety of Ships Using Ammonia as Fuel, marking increasing awareness of the potential of ammonia as a marine fuel to facilitate decarbonisation. The guidelines provide a structured, risk-based...

https://mfame.guru/imo-issues-interim-guidelines-for-ammonia-fuelled-ships-safety/

New Report Highlights SMS Procedures for Ammonia-fueled Ships

  • MTF released recommendations for Safety Management Systems (SMS) for ammonia-fueled ships.
  • The guidelines address mixed fuel use and safe changeover procedures.
  • Emphasizes crew competency and training for handling ammonia safely.

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a report providing recommendations on how to develop and implement a Safety Management System (SMS) for ammonia-fuelled ships.

Ammonia as fuel

As explained in the report “Guidelines for developing and implementing a...

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Maritime Technologies Forum Releases Report on Safe Transport of EVs at Sea

  • New Report Highlights Fire Risks of EV Transport on Ships
  • Battery Management Systems Could Help Detect EV Fires Early, Says Report
  • Structural Fire Protection, Crew Training Key to Safe EV Shipping

As an increasing amount of EVs are transported across the world, there has been an increase in onboard EV fire concerns, emphasizing better detection, prevention, and response. At present, there are no international regulations directly controlling the safe transport of EVs at sea. Although a few...

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