Understand the real cost of water ingress and why prevention offers an almost immediate return on investment.
Over 40% of all P&I claims are due to damaged cargo. Water ingress from hatch covers makes up the majority of these claims – even small amounts of water can cause extensive damage. Are your hatch covers covered?
Cargo damage is a multi-billion-dollar problem for the shipping industry and consistently ranks as the top cause of P&I claims by value. The primary culprit? Water ingress from faulty hatch covers.
A single leak can lead to catastrophic cargo damage, failed surveys, and a damaged reputation. This whitepaper is your essential guide to preventing that from happening.
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Understand the real cost of water ingress and why prevention offers an almost immediate return on investment.
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Every year, the North of England P&I club alone has three to four claims of between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for water-damaged cargoes resulting from hatch cover defects. Tony Baker, head of the club’s risk management department, said: ‘The cost of preventing these losses can usually be measured in a few thousand dollars or less’.