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Bauxite cargoes, trade update

Posted on: Tuesday 27th of March 2012 11:02 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

INTRODUCTION

Recent alarming developments in respect of the carriage of Bauxite. We have learned from various industry sources that a number of vessels carrying bulk cargo consignments of bauxite, loaded in Brazil, have experienced cargo liquefaction problems after loading.

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In: Circulars, Industry News, Marine Cargo, Different cargo types, Insurance, Ship Owners, Carriage of Goods (Contractual), Cargo Particulars, Risk Management & Loss Prevention With 0 Comments

Nickel Ore

Posted on: Monday 5th of March 2012 10:45 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

INTRODUCTION.

Nickel is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. It is one of the four elements that are ferromagnetic around room temperature, the other three being iron, cobalt and gadolinium....

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Ice Campaign declared at Mariupol port –Winter 2011/2012

Posted on: Wednesday 25th of January 2012 16:07 By: cismarine , CIS Marine Surveyors LTD

Re: Ice Campaign declared at Mariupol port –Winter 2011/2012
Dear Sirs,

Please be kindly advised that following Head of Mariupol Port Order No 54 dd January 23, 2012

Ice Campaign has been declared at Mariupol port with effect from 00.00 Hrs Lt of January 24, 2012.

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International Chamber of Shipping publishes Flag State table of 2011

Posted on: Thursday 12th of January 2012 16:27 By: Pieterjan Brands , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest annual Shipping Industry Flag State Table

The purpose of this Flag State Performance Table is two-fold:

To encourage shipowners and operators to examine whether a flag state has sufficient substance before using it...

In: Seafarers (crew), Environmental Protection, Risk Management & Loss Prevention With 0 Comments

Japan concerns: Radiation measurements in ports (Japan MLIT 22 April 2011).

Posted on: Monday 16th of May 2011 16:10 By: RaetsMarine Ins... , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

The Japanese Government's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released information regarding when, where, how radiation is being measured, as well as sample attestation letters and the split of responsibilities for Shipping companies, Class, Port Authorities and the...

In: Charter Parties and Clauses, Ports and Logistics, Carriage of Goods (Contractual), Risk Management & Loss Prevention With 0 Comments

A Guide To Risk Assessment In Ship Operations

Posted on: Wednesday 11th of May 2011 11:57 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

INTRODUCTION Although it is not often referred to as such, the development and implementation of a documented safety management system is an exercise in risk management. The drafting or amendment of written procedures involves looking at the company’s activities and operations,...

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Best Practices in the Mooring and Unmooring of Vessels

Posted on: Monday 14th of February 2011 12:49 By: rbeekman , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

Safe practices during mooring and unmooring. These manoeuvres may be part of the routine of shipping life, but they hold inherent dangers for both vessel and crew. A RaetsMarine circular.

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Revised STCW Convention and Code adopted

Posted on: Tuesday 12th of October 2010 9:36 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

Major revisions in the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (the STCW-Convention), and its associated Code, have been adopted at a diplomatic conference in Manila, The Philippines, thereby ensuring that the necessary global standards will...

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Manilla Conference to Adopt Revised STCW Convention and Code

Posted on: Thursday 1st of July 2010 17:04 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

Preview: Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, Manila, Philippines, 21-25 June 2010 Manila conference to adopt revised STCW Convention and Code

Major revisions to the International...

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Lifeboat faults high in PSC detention lists

Posted on: Tuesday 20th of April 2010 10:37 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

Tokyo MOU Results of lifeboat launching CIC disappointing

The Tokyo MOU issued a news release summarizing the results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on lifeboat launching arrangements conducted jointly with the Paris MOU between 1 September and 30 November 2009...

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