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Monitoring the status of the anchorage is a task of utmost importance, as the safety of the ship depends on timely and adequate responses to potential risks and hazards during its stay.

The anchoring procedure is typically divided into three key phases: Planning, Execution, and Monitoring. Each phase is crucial for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the anchoring process, as even minor miscalculations or oversight can lead to serious consequences.

Anchoring is a fundamental aspect of marine operations, providing safety, stability, and operational efficiency for vessels across various sectors, from commercial shipping to recreational boating. It ensures that vessels remain stationary in dynamic and often challenging maritime environments.

USCG has issued a safety alert to highlight the critical need for engineering personnel to be thoroughly familiar with, and trained on, the functionality of onboard electrical generation systems and emergency procedures to effectively manage a blackout.

The ATSB has issued a number of safety recommendations after an electrical short circuit led to the grounding of a bulk carrier in the channel off Port Hedland, to address the risk associated with a single point of failure.

The American Club has issued recommendations for emergency exit safety in case of fire or major incident

ClassNK has released guidance to assist in the safe evacuation of crew members from vehicle carriers in the event of a cargo hold fire.

GMS issued its latest Green Briefing that focuses on the vital role of emergency mock drills in ship recycling yards, from managing fire risks to handling confined space emergencies. 

The UK P&I Club has been aware of a number of incidents, involving coal cargoes from the East coast of the USA, which were emitting dangerously high levels of methane.

New guidance by DNV on achieving stable lifting operations dives into the key considerations to help ensure these operations are performed safely.