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Circular: General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022 – Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters
On 17 March 2022 the UK Government published a General Trade Licence in part to clarify earlier amendments to the UK Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations (the “Regulation”).
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Experience in aquaculture
Fish farming is subject to many risks, some of which, such as extreme weather events, cannot be avoided. However, one of the most significant risk factors in fish farming is also one of the most avoidable: human error.
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Talking: A vital work planning tool
Alvin Forster, Loss Prevention Executive at Sunderland Marine, looks at the importance of toolbox talks.
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Reflecting on the Past 12 months
Today is a day of reflection and many of us here in our Newcastle-based HQ can’t quite believe that it has been a year since the start of the first COVID-19 UK lockdown.
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The Kingfisher Team at Seafish Introduce the Kingfisher Bulletin
The Kingfisher Bulletin provides the fishing and marine industries with alerts of offshore hazards, activity notices and news, keeping you up-to-date with things happening in the waters around the UK and Northern Europe.
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Guidelines for Vessels Going into and Returning from Lay-up
After weeks or months of inactivity during the current COVID-19 crisis, Sunderland Marine’s Risk Management Surveyor, Alan Ure offers some advice to those returning from lay-up:
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Keeping New Crew Safe
It’ll come as no surprise that a fair chunk of injuries that lead to claims involve new and inexperienced crew. It stands to reason why they will be more likely to be involved in an incident; it takes time to become familiar with all the dangers that are present in a tough working environment.
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UK MAIB Issue Safety Advice Following their Investigation of the Loss of the Fishing Vessel Anna-Marie II
The UK MAIB has published a safety flyer following their investigation of the loss of the fishing vessel Anna-Marie II – an incident that resulted in a loss of life.
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Prevent Machinery Damage Claims
Sunderland Marine has long provided hull and machinery cover and we have amassed a huge amount of claims data.
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Cybersecurity: A Growing Concern
Over the past few years we have seen a steady rise in the level of automation on fish farms around the world.
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Peace of Mind
Those of us old enough to experience the summer of 1976 (my parents have told me all about it), assumed it would be a one-off.
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New Personal Flotation Devices Regulations Flagged at Recent Seminar
Three members of the Sunderland Marine team Michael Thomson (Underwriter), Graham Darke (Senior Claims Adjuster) and Alan Ure (Risk Surveyor) were present at a well-attended seminar in Peterhead which was organised by Scottish law firm Brodies LLP on Wednesday 20th March.
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A Dangerous Atmosphere
Enclosed spaces, confined spaces or areas with dangerous atmospheres: call them whatever you want but these can kill and have killed.