MEMBER ALERT Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Manager One Battery Park Plaza 31 st Fl., New York, NY 10004 USA Tel: +1 212 847 4500 Fax: +1 212 847 4599 https://www.american-club.com American Club Member Alert – October 11 , 2023 1 OCTOBER 11, 2023 GOOD CATCH UPDATE: KNOWING THE BARGE CONDITION BEFORE STARTING THE TOW The condition of a tow, including hatch covers, should be properly assessed and any problems addressed before getting underway. Make a Good Catch by taking time to ensure that any issues with the barge are reported to the Port Captain. In this context, your Managers are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Club’s Good Catch initiative: • Knowing the Barge Condition BEFORE Starting the Tow available in English. As a reminder, all Good Catch alerts and animations are posted at the Club’s website at: https://www.american-club.com/page/good_catch Your Managers recommend that Members take note of this information and be guided accordingly.