SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 CIRCULAR NO. 22/09 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: AMERICAN CLUB LOSS PREVENTION, TRAINING AND SAFETY MATERIALS: A CURRENT LIST The Annex hereto contains a list of all current loss prevention, training and safety materials published by the American Club. Several Members have asked that the list be circulated to their manning agents in particular, so that they can be made aware of everything which is available. In addition, there are assorted loss prevention materials and information to be found in the Club newsletter Currents, regularly posted on the Club’s website. Hardcopies are also distributed to Members. Your Managers recommend that Members pass the Annex to their manning agents as soon as possible. This list will be updated as more loss prevention, training and safety materials are issued. More information on these items can be found at our website at www.american-club.com. If Members have any questions, they should contact Dr. William Moore, Senior Vice President at +1 212 847 4542 or by e-mail at william.moore@american-club.com. Yours faithfully, Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Managers for THE AMERICAN CLUB ANNEX AMERICAN CLUB PRODUCED LOSS PREVENTION, TRAINING AND SAFETY MATERIALS Item Relevance Format Availability PEME Program Circular No. 18/09 PEME Program: New Clinic in Kherson, Ukraine and Guidance for Manning Agents on Compliance with the PEME Program Seafarer fitness for duty Club Circular Via American Club website Safety & Security Preventing Fatigue Seafarer fitness for duty Club booklet Via American Club website Shipboard Safety Seafarer safety in working and living environment Club booklet Via American Club website It needs to work every time! Lifeboat safety Club poster Via American Club website Watch your step! Seafarer safety- slips, trips and falls Club poster Via American Club website Take control of fatigue Seafarer fitness for duty Club poster Via American Club website Proper lifting prevents back injuries Preventing back injuries Club poster Via American Club website Enclosed spaces Preventing injury or death in enclosed spaces Club poster Via American Club website Ship security Maritime security Club poster Via American Club website Be alert! Safety in the working environment Club poster Via American Club website Stranger on the Bridge Risks associated with maritime pilots DVD training video Distributed by the International Development and Environmental Shipping School (IDESS) at www.idess.com Environmental Protection Protecting the Environment Shipboard awareness of environmental protection Club booklet Via American Club website Bypassing oily water separators Club poster Via American Club website Cargo Protection Are your hatchcovers tight? Hatchcover tightness Club poster Via American Club website