GeneralThe Maritime Executive·7 days ago
IRGC Threatens Ships at Anchor off Musandam Peninsula
In a further serious breach of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Iran’s IRGC Navy has threatened ships at anchor in the O...
Anchorage
24 maritime news articles about Anchorage
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·about 2 months ago
Heavy weather risks at anchor, waiting off and entering port | Gard's Insights
In the last of our series on heavy weather risks, this article turns to port arrival and entry scenarios, which remain a vulnerable phase of a voyage. If heavy weather strikes in this phase there are heightened risks to be managed.
GeneralSafety4Sea·3 months ago
Lessons learned: Proactive weather monitoring is critical when at anchor
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
AccidentsSwedish Club·3 months ago
MSS Case February: Case Study - Dragging anchor led to collision - The Swedish Club
Two bulk carriers were at anchor awaiting berthing instructions, with vessel A positioned approximately 0. 6 to 0.
AccidentsSkuld·4 months ago
Maintaining an effective bridge watch while at anchor
Maintaining an effective anchor watch is critical to preventing collisions, groundings, and other avoidable incidents. This article outlines key STCW and IMO requirements for continuous monitoring, proper lookout, environmental assessment, and engine readiness—reinforcing that professional vigilance and adherence to r
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·12 months ago
Advisory for vessels anchoring in the anchorage zones in Istanbul Southern Anchorage
Our local correspondent, Kalimbassieris Marine, has kindly shared a letter Number: E-25270526-155. 01.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·almost 3 years ago
Damage to coral reefs caused by anchoring outside designated anchorage | Gard's Insights
Vessels should not anchor outside designated anchorage areas in regions where coral reefs are known to exist to avoid damaging them and being exposed to fines by authorities.
P&I / InsuranceUK P&I Club·over 3 years ago
Turkey: Notice Regarding Istanbul Strait South Anchorage Areas
The Club's correspondent, Vitsan Istanbul, has issued a Circular to alert Members to a Notice issued by Turkiye's Directorate General of Maritime on 31 Decem...
GeneralSafety4Sea·over 4 years ago
Three cargo vessels detained at Bhavnagar anchorage
Pole Star Global warns of heightened compliance pressure amid OFAC crackdown
P&I / InsuranceUK P&I Club·over 4 years ago
Indonesia - Detention of anchored vessels by the Indonesian Navy
The Club would like to alert Members to a recent increase in incidents of detention of vessels anchored in waters off the island of Bintan, Indonesia by the ...
AccidentsSwedish Club·about 6 years ago
MSS Case April: Collision in busy anchorage after grounding - The Swedish Club
When the arrival time to the pilot station is changed, the Master forces to alter the plans. He increases the speed and takes a shortcut through an
GeneralSafety4Sea·over 6 years ago
Do’s and don’ts when dragging anchor
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
AccidentsSwedish Club·over 6 years ago
MSS Case September: At anchor during a typhoon resulting in a grounding and total loss - The Swedish Club
In the Monthly Safety Scenario Case of September, the importance of the crew being aware of the equipment limitations is being highlighted. In this case the
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·almost 7 years ago
Incident at Fujairah anchorage | Gard's Insights
The cause of the maritime incident that took place in the vicinity of the anchorages off Fujairah, UAE on 12 May 2019 has not been confirmed by the local authorities as investigations are ongoing.
ClassificationLondon P&I Club·over 7 years ago
United Arab Emirates – Classification - New requirements to call/anchor at Ports
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search United Arab Emirates – Classification - New requirements to call/anchor at Ports 20 December 2018 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·almost 8 years ago
Bangladesh - Continuing Problems at Chittagong Anchorage
Home News and Resources News News 25 May, 2018 Bangladesh - Continuing Problems at Chittagong Anchorage The Club continues to see claims arising due to collisions between vessels underway and at anchor within the Chittagong anchorage area, with 50 such claims involving entered vessels recorded since 2013. Members with
AccidentsShipowners' Club·over 8 years ago
Case Study: Improper navigation results in contact with anchored vessel
Emergency Contact Case Study: Improper navigation results in contact with anchored vessel Home Latest updates Publications Case Study: Improper navigation results in contact with anchored vessel 5 Dec 2017 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts A tug and barge set were involved in a collision when the barge contacted
P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·over 9 years ago
China - Thefts at Tianjin anchorage
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search China - Thefts at Tianjin anchorage 2 December 2016 Members calling at Tianjin port in China should note that the Correspondent, Huatai I
Skuld
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 12 years ago
Guidance on cargo operations at anchorage in the Ukraine
The Ukraine is a key shipping export nation, producing significant quantities of raw materials such as coal, iron ore, sunflower oil and wheat, but also industrial products including steel products as well as manufactured materials including vehicles, aircraft and vessels. Many Skuld members have the Ukraine as a regu
Skuld
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 13 years ago
Bangladesh: Extra caution required when at Chittagong anchorage
Members are advised to note that Masters must exercise extra caution while at Chittagong anchorage and the general port area, in order to avoid the risk of collisions and other accidents. The anchorage can be affected by strong tides and currents, which can affect a vessel both (a) when already at anchor, but also (b)
Skuld
AccidentsSkuld·over 13 years ago
Nigeria: Lagos anchorage
Please find enclosed Nigerian Ports Authority Public Notice No. 3817 .
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·almost 15 years ago
UAE: New Anchorage Areas & Regulations 2011
Club correspondents Inchcape Shipping Services, Dubai, have advised of the introduction of new anchorage areas and regulations off the coast of the Emirate exte
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·almost 15 years ago
Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz - Update
Home News and Resources News News 01 Nov, 2016 Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz - Update Further to the Club’s news article of 6 July 2011 , Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised of a recent noticeable increase in the number of anchored vessels being subject to acts of robbery wi
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·almost 15 years ago
Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz
Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised that anchored vessels are being subject to acts of robbery off Puerto la Cruz. Vessels have been boarded and