Loss Prevention Advice
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The master handbook is comprehensive and practical manual specifically designed for ship Masters and senior officers. Its primary purpose is to provide immediate, reliable guidance when faced with incidents that commonly lead to P&I insurance claims.
Organized into detailed chapters, the handbook covers a wide range of situations that seafarers may encounter — from crew illness and injury, stowaway handling, personal injury claims, and cargo damage to serious maritime emergencies such as collisions, oil pollution, and salvage operations.
For each topic, the handbook outlines the relevant legal framework, recommended best practices, documentation requirements, and the appropriate procedures to follow, including who to notify and when.
The usefulness of this handbook cannot be overstated. In the high-stakes and often unpredictable environment of maritime operations, the ability to respond swiftly and correctly can be the difference between a manageable situation and a costly disaster.
The handbook not only helps prevent unnecessary claims through proactive measures such as training, health management, and security protocols, but it also equips Masters with the knowledge and structure to respond effectively when incidents do occur.
By translating complex legal and insurance procedures into clear operational steps, it strengthens onboard decision-making and ensures that Masters uphold the vessel’s compliance with international conventions and industry standards. In doing so, the Master’s Handbook contributes significantly to risk mitigation, crew safety, and the overall resilience of maritime operations.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://maritimecyprus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MASTERS-HANDBOOK_c2018.pdf
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Port State Control inspections have proven to be an effective tool for eliminating substandard vessels that may be in operation, which may impact maritime safety and the marine environment.
A ship is regarded as substandard if the hull, machinery, equipment or operational safety and the protection of the environment is substantially below the standards required by the relevant conventions or if the crew is not in conformity with the safe manning document.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 20 May 2026, covering the period of 14 to 20 May, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 4 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ARC-Weekly-Report-21.05.26.pdf
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Lessons learned from an incident where steel plates suddenly toppled over to the side trapping a worker’s left hand and wrist between a frame and an emergency stop pedestal.
The incident
A worker was using their left hand to hold a number of steel plates in a vertical (balanced) position. One of the plates suddenly toppled over to the side trapping their left hand and wrist between a frame and an emergency stop pedestal. The worker suffered crush injuries resulting in multiple fractures to the hand, wrist and fingers requiring surgery. Also, the falling plate caught the worker on the left side, causing a superficial laceration to the abdomen.