SAFE T Y


Briefings


The Club would like to reemphasize that any failure to complete such a steel pre-load survey will prejudice the Member’s coverage for any cargo claims that are asserted against it and its vessel in connection with the subject shipment(s).


If a Member fails to comply with this required practice and a claim in respect of cargo is subsequently asserted where the condition, nature or quantity of cargo would have been discovered during a precautionary steel pre-load survey, the Managers, in their absolute discretion, are authorized and entitled to (1) apply a double deductible for any cargo or other claim arising in connection with the shipment in question; and/or (2) to deny the coverage or reimbursement of any such claims, either in whole or in part.


Updated guidelines for steel cargo pre-load surveys


In Circular 23/14 entitled Steel Cargo Pre-Load Surveys: An Update, the American P&I Club has revised its extensive recommendations in regard to the conduct of precautionary surveys of certain steel cargoes to minimize the prospect of spurious steel cargo claims.


General considerations To minimize the risk of exposure to such claims, the Club requires that Members appoint an experienced surveyor at the port(s) of loading steel cargoes to conduct a precautionary pre-load survey to:


– Assist the Master in recording the apparent condition of the cargo prior to loading so that, where appropriate, mate’s receipts and bills of lading can be claused correctly as necessary; and


– Verify that the vessel’s cargo hatch covers and other openings in way of the hold spaces are in sound condition.


Prompt notification to the Managers The Managers must be contacted in advance to assist in the preload survey arrangements and surveyors to be employed must be approved in advance by the Managers. Members should not go directly to surveyors or through the network of correspondents to select the surveyor for the steel pre-load surveys even in areas which are sufficiently covered by approved steel pre-load surveyors. Insureds should kindly note that correspondents are not necessarily approved surveyors for steel preload surveys.


To ensure that clear and concise instructions are given to surveyors appointed to assist the Master in clausing bills of lading, or to survey cargo upon discharge, timely requests for a surveyor’s attendance should be made directly to the Managers. This notification should include:


– the vessel’s estimated time of arrival at the loading port;


– the exact nature (types) and approximate quantity(ies) of steel cargo(es) to be loaded; and


– the name and contact details of the vessel’s local agents at the load port.


Download the Guidance at https://bit.ly/4epdTSs.


THE REPORT | DEC 2024 | ISSUE 110 | 19


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132  |  Page 133  |  Page 134  |  Page 135  |  Page 136  |  Page 137  |  Page 138  |  Page 139  |  Page 140  |  Page 141  |  Page 142  |  Page 143  |  Page 144  |  Page 145  |  Page 146  |  Page 147  |  Page 148