Stop Loss
Our regular StopLoss Bulletin delivers practical loss prevention advice, drawing from the experience of the Club and our members and from a range of other industry sources. Copies can be downloaded and viewed below.
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28 January 2010
This is the English version of StopLoss 53Keeping charts up to datePoor passage planningDangerous heaving linesBeware Turkish pollution finesAssessing the risk of cargo liftingUltra-low sulphur fuel DirectiveFrom our Correspondent
15 July 2009
This is the English version of StopLoss 52.Increase in stowaway incidentsCompelling evidenceCollision risk at anchorageMeans of controlling safe accessBeware on-deck carriage liabilitiesDiving dangersFrom our Correspondent
22 December 2008
* Know your bridge equipment* StopLoss podcasts* Proposals to inert DRI cargoes* Philippines court denies 120-day claim* Promoting safe chemicals carriage* Dakar customs* From our Correspondent
5 November 2021
The Club considers the recent trend for bulk carriers to be re-purposed for the carriage of containers, as a result of increased container slot demand world-wide.
22 August 2008
Bridge procedures following collisions reminderParis MOU Mandatory Expanded InspectionsThe need to maintain gear binsAnchoring in heavy weatherCounting the cost of hull foulingPetcoke problemsFrom our Correspondent
2 May 2008
Communicating the need for crew contract consultationSmoke and mirrorsGrain cargo problems in Saudi ArabiaIn the pipelineBlock stow reminderDuty to interveneTraining matters
11 January 2008
Indian ore liquefaction problemsMaintain your wiresTimely medical advice can save livesRecent environmental developmentsAll personnel must follow enclosed space proceduresAccident investigationHeavy weather injuriesDouble trouble with hot coal
27 September 2007
Dealing with mental illnessCheck before fixingMark 1 Eyeball rulesBeware AIS over-reliance
26 June 2007
Passing the can test on nickel ore cargoesClosing the loopHealth check warningIncompatible cargoes alertVietnam rainy seasonVessels and narrow channelsSmoke without fire
19 March 2007
Loading manual and CSM reminderCarrying coalsTally woe in SenegalWhen in doubt - turn rightTake care with fumigantsSyrian surprisesOdessa pollution alert
15 November 2006
Vapour migration trailCrossed wiresDon't tamper with safetyMediation proving its worthExamining the twistlock issueDrugs cover alertBeware debris & residuesCostly collapse
1 August 2006
Beware bunker heat transferPermits to workDrugs alert in VenezuelaParallel indexingUndeclared cleaning agents
1 May 2006
Pass at a safe distanceNickel ore liquefaction problemsMaintaining laddersDealing with stowawaysVentilating at night
1 February 2006
Augment your bridge teamHolds and hatchesBeware when rigging pilot laddersMalaria alertLifeboat safety warningBeware enclosed spaces