There is a pressing need for the world to transition to a more sustainable economy and low-carbon future. Now, Norwegian Hull Club is strengthening its team to better meet the future demands of the global offshore energy industry.

In this Casualty Information newsletter, we focus on fire risks during lay-up. As is usual in such newsletters, The Club makes a number of recommendations in order to promote best practice and avoid unwanted incidents.

Norwegian Hull Club has today (Monday, 7 December) relocated to a new landmark building in Bergen, with premises that reinforce the company's service concept and further strengthen its long-term commitment to clients.

In this article, we would like to draw your attention to fire risks arising from the use of unsuitable air-filter, insulation and cladding materials in the engine room.

Due to a recent fire in a ship’s laundry, which could easily have led to a serious incident, Norwegian Hull Club wishes to draw attention to such hazards - particularly regarding the use of tumble driers.

Box coolers became popular on certain types of vessels from around 2005. Norwegian Hull Club has experienced corrosion damage cases involving box coolers since 2014, mainly occurring between one-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years after the first special survey (five-years).