Loss Prevention

Loss Prevention

The P&I Club conditions survey is not just specifically focused on the cargo worthiness and sea worthiness of a vessel, but also on the conditions of a safe working environment for the crewmembers and longshoremen, living conditions of crewmembers, standards of housekeeping, condition of personal safety equipment, condition of fire fighting equipment, condition of life boats and rafts, …

Furthermore a P&I Club inspection is aiming to find confirmation of the actual implementation of procedures to prevent accidental oil discharge, for evacuation of the vessel, for maintenance of lashing and securing equipment, and also prove of regular drills and training into the use of fire fighting equipment, life saving applications, life boats, emergency steering, …

Indian Ocean P&I Club Association of Ceylon – Arrest Convention

Indian Ocean P&I Club Association of Ceylon – Liberty & Deviation clause for Contracts of carriage

Indian Ocean P&I Club Association of Ceylon – Liability insured to non-passenger

Anti Piracy Booklet by OCIMF

Collisions

Crew Matter

Seafarers Contracts

Members are covered for only those damages mentioned in the crew contracts. It is advisable for members to have their current crew contracts vetted by the club who can then advice them on any amendments or changes that may be required.

Medical

Pre Employment Medicals

It is an international fact that crew illness continue to be a major cost for the ship owners which ultimately is passed on to the club.

One single serious illness could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars caused by vessel deviation, Transfer of patient, resultant hospitalization, medical treatment and other related expenses.

In hindsight, it has been studied that many of these claims could have been avoided if the members took precautions in conducting a detailed pre employment medical examination in a reputed medical clinic.

A few guidelines attached should assist members to review their current pre medical policy.

Pre-Medical Checklist

• Is the clinic recognised by and/or associated with a statutory body.
• Is the clinic covered by health & safety regulations for both candidates and staff.
• Does the clinic already undertake pre-employment medicals for seafarers, How many pre-employment medicals are currently completed on a daily basis.
• Is the clinic owned and managed by a medical practitioner.
• Does the clinic have fully qualified doctors and are they employed on a full time basis who understands the nature of seafarer’s work.
• If the screening includes specific examinations –  are the results of all examinations and investigations computerised and retained on a PC database for a minimum of 5 years.
• Where the examining doctor is in doubt does the clinic have a method of referral to medical specialists.
• What is the annual expenditure on new equipment and is equipment regularly calibrated.
• Does the clinic have complete facilities to conduct the complete medical tests.
• Does the clinic have an existing cost structure for medical examinations.

Pre-Employment Medical Examination (Recommended)

• Review of past medical history with appropriate declaration discussed with doctor, agreed and signed by candidate.
• Chest x-ray (14×17)
• Complete Blood Count
• Routine Urinalysis
• Routine Fecalysis
• Blood Typing
• Dental Check-up
• Optical Check-up
• Complete P.E. & History
• Psychological Examination
• Lipid Profile

• Others:

• Hepa A

• Liver tests
• Kidney Function Tests
• Blood Sugar Tests
• Stress test may be included for persons above 45 years of age or at level of obesity.

The concerned patient should then be treated at his own cost and then declared fit for sea service.