With the calls for accommodations to address the problems of crew changes continuing to come from a board range of organization, shipping lines have also begun to speak out about the challenges. Shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk joined the calls announcing the details of two recent crew changes illustrating the difficulties shippingContinueContinue reading “Maersk Completes Crew Changes”
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Ship operators file complaint with EC about restrictive lashing practices
[container lashing equipment, image for representation only] Six European shortsea and feeder ship operators have filed an official complaint with the European Commission. They claim that the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has in the past and continues to attempt to force ships to use dockers for container-lashing. The operators said that this restrictive practice,ContinueContinue reading “Ship operators file complaint with EC about restrictive lashing practices”
Why Does Nickel Ore Cause a Risk of Ship Sinking?
[image for representation only] “Under certain conditions [fine particle cargo, containing high levels of moisture], nickel ore may become like a semi-solid or liquid, in a process termed as liquefaction. Then it starts moving like liquid inside the hold [cargo area] of a ship. If the hold is partly filled in such a condition, theContinueContinue reading “Why Does Nickel Ore Cause a Risk of Ship Sinking?”
Inspection reveals ‘inadequate lashing’ and rusty securing points on APL England
The vessel APL England has been detained in Australia over inadequate lashing, after losing 40 containers overboard off the coast of Sydney on Sunday. After the vessel docked in the port of Brisbane, an inspection by the the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) revealed lashing arrangements for cargo were “inadequate” and securing points for containers on theContinueContinue reading “Inspection reveals ‘inadequate lashing’ and rusty securing points on APL England”
Shipper’s presentation of bill of lading for signature is merely an invitation to master to make his own assessment of cargo’s apparent condition on loading
[Sample Bill of Lading, Image for Representation only] A recent High Court decision, The Tai Prize [2020] EWHC 127 (Comm), has held that where an agent presents a clean bill of lading to the Master for signing, this is not a warranty to the Master that the cargo is actually in good order and condition.ContinueContinue reading “Shipper’s presentation of bill of lading for signature is merely an invitation to master to make his own assessment of cargo’s apparent condition on loading”