London P&I Club Warns Industry Over Incorrect Loading of Jumbo Bags

London P&I Club Warns Industry Over Incorrect Loading of Jumbo Bags

[By: The London P&I Club\The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexib...

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Shipowners, charterers, and operators are being urged to exercise heightened caution when loading and stowing Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), commonly known as ‘jumbo bags’, as the London P&I Club reiterates its warning following a series of recent incidents. In its latest loss prevention initiative, the Club has released a new training video featuring a fictional bulk carrier, MV Calm Sea, designed to support shipowners, operator…

London P&I Club Warns of Incorrect Loading of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals…

London P&I Club warns industry over incorrect loading of jumbo bags

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported across the industry including hold fires and cargo damage in bulk carriers and general cargo ships. The issue is particularly common with vessels loading in Chinese ports.