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 – July 8 , 202 6 1 JULY 8, 2026 LOSS PREVENTION: SEAFARER SAFETY ASHORE Shore leave is an essential part of life at sea, but it also presents risks that should not be overlooked. Your Managers are pleased to present, Seafarer Safety Ashore, which includes practical recommendations to help seafarers make informed decisions while staying safe ashore. The guidance includes key do’s and don'ts for shore leave, encourages the use of local safety information and pre-arrival briefings, and offers a questionnaire that vessel managers can use to obtain port-specific information through before arriving at unfamiliar ports. Also included is a "Going Ashore!" safety poster that provides a concise checklist, reinforcing best practices and encouraging seafarers to make safe, informed decisions before leaving the vessel. Seafarer Safety Ashore Guidance and Going Ashore! Poster are both available for download in English and New Mandarin. It is recommended that Members take note of this information and be guided accordingly. For further information on a broad range of seafarer wellnes s initiatives, please refer to our website at: https://www.american-club.com/page/seafarer-wellness