February 2025 BEST PRACTICES AND RISKS IN ONBOARD BLENDING AND COMMINGLING OF LIQUID BULK CARGOES BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT SEA RISK WATCH | CONTENTS | 3 BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT – NEW RECORDING STANDARDS AND RECENT LESSONS LEARNED ANTHONY GARDNER, LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I SAFETY CARGO ADVICE LEGAL CARGO LEGAL AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS: ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT SEA MUHAMMAD MAHADHIR, LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER, BRITANNIA P&I BEST PRACTICES AND RISKS IN ONBOARD BLENDING AND COMMINGLING OF LIQUID BULK CARGOES JOBIN MATHEW, LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER, BRITANNIA P&I THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER TRIMMING FOR DRY BULK CARGOES LOADED BY SPOUT STEPHEN HUNTER, FLEET MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I MAERSK KLAIPEDA CONTAINER WEIGHT DISCREPANCIES AND FRAUD – CARRIER’S OBLIGATIONS COLIN CHUNG, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BRITANNIA P&I 4 10 6 12 8 14 RHINE SHIPPING DMCC V VITOL SA DR MICHAELA DOMIJAN‑ARNERI, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BRITANNIA P&I 2 | RISK WATCH | EDITORIAL Welcome to the first edition of Risk Watch in 2025. With our industry continuing to experience major changes, the past year has highlighted the value of adaptability and forward thinking as technological advancements, regulatory shifts and evolving market demands shape maritime operations. In this issue, we cover a range of topics impacting the sector today. From updates on ballast water management regulations to developments in legal frameworks surrounding charterparty disputes, our goal is to provide practical insights to support our readers. Additionally, our contributors explore topics such as best practices for onboard cargo blending and the use of Automated External Defibrillators to enhance crew safety, offering strategies to address both current challenges and future preparedness. We extend our thanks to the experts who have shared their knowledge and to our readers who continue to engage with and support Risk Watch. We hope you find this edition both insightful and thought provoking. As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas, please send them to: britanniacommunications@tindallriley.com. February 2025 BEST PRACTICES AND RISKS IN ONBOARD BLENDING AND COMMINGLING OF LIQUID BULK CARGOES BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT SEA JESSIE DUNN Editor 4 | RISK WATCH | SAFETY RISK WATCH | SAFETY | 5 EFFECTIVENESS AND AFTERCARE • AEDs are designed to analyse heart rhythms and advise whether a shock is necessary. Devices typically provide easily understood prompts to assist the user • Proper aftercare is critical. If an AED successfully restarts a patient’s heart, the crew must monitor the individual until shore-based medical assistance or medevac is available • Limited medical training on board may affect postresuscitation care. Healthcare providers emphasise the importance of real-time shore-based guidance during emergencies. SHORE-BASED MEDICAL SUPPORT Shore-based medical support systems are invaluable during onboard emergencies, particularly when AEDs are in use. Providers of remote medical support systems, such as International SOS 6 and Telemedical Assistance Services (TMAS 7 ), offer 24/7 support from qualified healthcare professionals. Ships should immediately contact their appointed onshore medical provider for real-time guidance to ensure proper AED deployment, CPR administration, and post-event monitoring and care. LESSONS FROM REAL-WORLD CASES Although cardiac events are rare on board, documented cases exist where AEDs ha