December 2025 THE GRAND AMANDA THE RIGHT TO RECOVER LIABILITIES RISK WATCH | CONTENTS | 3 REGULATIONS NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENT: LOSS OR OBSERVATION OF FREIGHT CONTAINERS ANTHONY GARDNER, LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I 14 LEGAL 16 LEGAL 18 ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF SOOT IN INERT GAS SYSTEM OVERBOARD JOBIN MATHEW, ASSISTANT LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I ADVICE 04 CARGO HOLD VENTILATION OF GRAIN AND OIL SEED CARGOES: COMMON ISSUES OBSERVED WITH VENTILATION LOGS JOBIN MATHEW, ASSISTANT LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I ADVICE 06 ADVICE 12 ADVICE ON CUSTOMS FINES CHARLES CHONG, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BRITANNIA P&I THE TAIKOO BRILLIANCE MIRA MILOUSLEVA, FLEET MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I REGULATIONS 08 THE GRAND AMANDA NATALIE CAMPBELL, FLEET MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I SECURITY 10 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE AMENDMENT 42-24 ANTHONY GARDNER, LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I 2 | RISK WATCH | EDITORIAL In this issue of Risk Watch, we explore key topics that strengthen maritime safety and regulatory awareness, including practical guidance on cargo hold ventilation and the prevention of soot discharge in inert gas systems. This edition highlights IMDG Code Amendment 42-24, outlining major updates to the transport of dangerous goods and new provisions for electric vehicles and battery cargoes. Finally, we examine two recent English High Court cases, The Taikoo Brilliance and The Grand Amanda, which offer important lessons on liability, documentation, and the interpretation of the Hague Visby Rules. We hope you find this issue both informative and engaging, and that it supports your continued commitment to safe and compliant maritime operations. MEGAN DODD Editor THE HUMAN FIREWALL: SECURING THE CREW, SAFEGUARDING THE SHIP ROB PRESTON, SENIOR TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER, GTMARITIME December 2025 THE GRAND AMANDA THE RIGHT TO RECOVER LIABILITIES RISK WATCH | ADVICE | 5 CREW RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING AND OPERATING THE IG PLANT OR IGG MUST FULLY FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE SYSTEMS. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF SOOT IN INERT GAS SYSTEM OVERBOARD 4 | RISK WATCH | ADVICE BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT SOOT OVERBOARD • Crew responsible for testing and operating the IG plant or IGG must fully familiarise themselves with the systems. • Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and service letters strictly. • A senior engineer officer should verify the system’s readiness before putting it into operation. • Monitor the system and its parameters vigilantly during operation. • Maintain the scrubber system regularly to prevent soot buildup. • During pre-arrival tests, check all alarms and trips on the IG plant and IGG to ensure they function correctly. • Test the IG system before arriving at port. Flush the scrubber with cooling water long enough both before and after operating the IG plant. Keep the scrubber pump running sufficiently in advance of the ship’s arrival in port. Start the IGG before the ship berths to allow the system to stabilise. • Calibrate the oxygen sensor and check the scrubber system for leaks that could let outside air in. Test the sample line and cock to confirm they are free and working properly. These steps help avoid the possibility of the IG plant or IGG overloading due to incorrect oxygen readings. INERT GAS SYSTEMS AND SCRUBBERS An Inert Gas plant (IG plant) or an Inert Gas Generator (IGG) are two systems used to produce inert gas on a ship. These systems produce inert gas for supply to the ship’s cargo system. Th