Tag: CHIRP

A recent incident reported by CHIRP Maritime underscores the critical importance of adhering to contractual safety requirements in maritime operations.

CHIRP Maritime reports an incident in which, while on passage, the crew was tasked to clean and paint the engine room tank top. One crewmember was seen working near the vicinity of the tail shaft and narrowly avoided hitting their head on the revolving shaft.

A recent incident reported by CHIRP Maritime underscores severe safety lapses related to enclosed space entry on a vessel that had been laid up for over a year.

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event about the lifting points were slightly deformed, which allowed water to access the bilge. With the bilge pump not working, additional water was added to the tender’s weight. The tender is stowed on the main deck approximately 2.5/3m from the water line.

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event about a vessel was provisioned with a month’s supplies for a two-month passage and planned anchorage, and the crew was instructed to ration its provisions.

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event about an officer who regularly slept on the bridge during solo morning watches (0400-0800) and relied on automated navigational alarms. Several crewmembers witnessed this behaviour over the course of a week.

CHIRP Maritime has joined with the Human Rights at Sea International, in a partnership Memorandum of Understanding to share resources, investigate incidents of egregious human rights abuse and where able, pursue justice for victims.

As the IMO calls for seafarers to share their safety tips on Day of the Seafarer, Adam Parnell, Director of CHIRP Maritime, stresses the importance of taking onboard maritime workers safety lessons every day of the year.

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event, where a fire was discovered as the vessel lay anchored off a port. Following the activation of the vessel’s fire alarm, assistance from the shore authorities was sought.

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event, where crewmember was working at height outboard of the vessel, engaged in window cleaning.