This Bulletin introduces the basic principles of stowage and securing for non-standardised cargo, including cargo behaviour, external forces and the strength of securing devices.

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This Bulletin introduces the relevant regulations, key terminology and accident prevention measures for mooring operations.

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This Bulletin introduces the securing systems of hatch covers as well as some main problems found.

This Bulletin refers to the countermeasures for Oil Spill Response and incident case studies.

This Bulletin refers to the reason why risk assessment is not effectively utilized on a vessel and/or by ship management companies.

In this Bulletin, “4M4(5)E Analysis”, referring analysis methods and Case study for collision accidents.

In this Bulletin, we explain the importance of repair/inspection/maintenance, preparing for an emergency situation, prepare for Bunker Trouble and 2020 IMO compliant fuel oil.

This Bulletin “Cyber risk and Cyber security countermeasures supplement” newly introduces updating trouble cases in Vol.42.

In this Bulletin “Marine Weather–Ship Handling in Rough Sea”, referring to something that deserves extra attention from ship operators when navigating in rough seas. We will focus on the generation mechanisms behind rough weather and sea conditions.

In this Bulletin “The Importance of Cargo Sampling”, referring sampling methods and Case study for dry and liquid bulk cargo.

Referring to “Typhoons and marine accidents” in the Maritime Casualty Analysis Report (Vol. 6), that was issued by the Marine Accident Inquiry Agency (MAIA) at that time in 2006.

In this Bulletin “Cyber risk and Cyber security countermeasures”, referring the cyber risk at sea have increased recently and the necessity of cyber security countermeasures.

In this Bulletin, entitled “Prevention of damage to harbour facilities and related cases”, we analyse statistics arising from 9 years of P&I insurance accidents involving Japanese coastal and ocean-going vessels. We look at the trends and characteristics of the accidents, and set everything out in a user-friendly format.

In this Bulletin “Ventilation”, referring the aims of appropriate ventilation and the cargoes most at risk of sweat damage, we provide our Members with details about the practicalities of applying conventional cargo ventilation.

In this Bulletin “Case Study”, referring real incidents that incurred “Collision”, “Engine Troubles” and “Oil Spill Accident”, we explain causes of the accident and preventive measures in detail.

In this Bulletin "ECDIS”, we explain the functions, familiarization training and important points of ECDIS.

In this Bulletin “Thinking Prevention of Engine Trouble”, we explain the preventive measures against damage to the port facilities, oil pollutions and cargo damages due to the Engine troubles which were almost caused by the human error.

In this Bulletin “Preventing Cargo Shortage”, we explain Our trends of cargo shortage, Key point of Draft survey and Preparation for cargo shortage claims.

In this Bulletin “Cranes, Their Operation and Reasons For Failures”, we discuss how to keep the cranes properly maintained and inspected at specified intervals.

In this Bulletin “Thinking Safety - Bridge Resource Management and Engine Room Resource Management”, we discuss what exactly safety is, and explains the methodology for effective use of Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and Engine room Resource Management (ERM) from the point of view of those on-site.

In this bulletin "Bridge Watchkeeping and Collision Avoidance", we discuss the use of ARPA and AIS, the information they give the navigator and what it means, with some reminders of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGs).

In this bulletin “Large Claim Analysis and Trends - Reducing the Number of Large Claims", we have analysed the trends and causes of large claims handled by our Club over the past seven years between 2007 and 2013 Policy year, and are presenting countermeasures which can be used to reduce the incidence of these accidents.

In Part 2, we set out what matters must be understood by the navigator on board, including conditions within the harbour, and the performance of the ships.

In Part 1, we introduce claim statistics and causes of accidents.

In this bulletin, “Bunkers - Quantity and Quality Disputes”, we suggest some ways to reduce the risk and manage incidence of bunker quantity and quality disputes.

In this bulletin “Emergency Response in the Event of a Collision”, we consider from the vessel’s view what initial response should be made in order to minimise damage and to assist with the smooth handling after a collision.

This is the last of three articles on “Solid Bulk Cargoes” dealing with what should be known, what should be done, and what records should be kept and retained for future reference during the various stages of the voyage when a solid bulk cargo is carried out.

This is the second of three articles on “Solid Bulk Cargoes” dealing with what should be known, what should be done, and what records should be kept and retained for future reference during the various stages of the voyage when a solid bulk cargo is carried out.

This bulletin, “Solid Bulk Cargoes Part 1”, is the first of three bulletins, dealing with what should be known, what should be done, and what records should be kept and retained for future reference during the various stages of the voyage when a solid bulk cargo is carried out.

In this Bulletin, we consider how and why dragging the anchor occurs and how to deal with a dragging situations.

In this Bulletin, we consider the causes of claims against a vessel engaged in the carriage of bulk liquid cargoes to discuss the ways in which such claims can be avoided or minimised.

In this Bulletin, we discuss problem areas frequently noted during vessel Condition Surveys, and areas where we would ask Members please to pay more attention.

In this Bulletin, we provide the expert's advice on bulk cargo fumigation, subtitled "Bulk Cargo Fumigation : What Can the Master and Crew Do?" focusing on the important technical points of fumigant usage and some particular recommendations.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the expert surveyor's advices about "Bridge Team Management with a Focus on Tankers". In this regard, we wish the brochures will be on board every vessel and read by all crew members.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the expert surveyor's advices about the basic rules and guidance for loss prevention.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the maritime counsel's advices for prevention of dragging anchor.

In this Bulletin, we have analysed the settled large claims which required the insurance of $100,000 and more.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the maritime counsel's advices for prevention of cargoshifts due to liquefaction and sliding failure.

In this Bulletin, "Prevention of Contamination to Chemical Products (MEG and Methanol)", we would provide the expert surveyor's advices for prevention of contamination to MEG and Methanol.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the expert surveyor's advices for prevention of Cargo Shortage.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the information for prevention of fire/explosion on chemical tankers.

In this bulletin, we have taken up "Trouble with Fluid Cargo in bulk (2. Quality trouble due to tank coating & 3. Shortage)" following Vol.6.

In this Bulletin, we take up "Loss Prevention for Reefer Cargo (3. Accident to Cargo in Reefer Container)" following Vol.7 & 9.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the information of “Loss Prevention for Reefer Cargo (2.Accident to Fresh/Chilled Cargo on Reefer Carrier)” following Vol.7. We will take up “Accident to Cargo in Reefer Container” in the sequel to this issue.

In this Bulletin, we would provide the information of “Overview and Prevention of CrewIllness”.

The development of larger refrigerator units and progress of freezing technology made it possible for reefer carrier to cover diversified commodities for longer period aboard the ocean-going vessels. In this Bulletin, we explain cause of damage to frozen cargo on reefer carrier, and prevention plan.

In this Bulletin "Tourble with Fluid Cargo in bulk (1.Quality trouble)", we explain contamination of petroleum products, factor of damage to fluid cargo and contamination of chemical products.

In this Bulletin "Prevention of Cargo Shift/Collapse damage to cargo of PLYWOOD", we explain causes of cargo shifting and stowage collapses, and prevention plan.

In this Bulletin "Prevention of accident damage to cargo loaded on Bulk Carriers", we consider the action to be taken to avoid fresh water damage to grain and animal feed. Especially, we wish to concentrate on the prevention of rain water damage during cargo loading.

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In this Bulletin “Prevention of accident damage to cargo loaded on Bulk Carriers”, we explain heat damage caused by heat transfer from the Fuel Oil Tanks.

In this Bulletin “Prevention of accident damage to cargo loaded on Bulk Carriers”, we explain causes of seawater damage to cargo and damege prevention plan.