Tag: CHIRP

CHIRP has received a report related to unclear lines of responsibility

Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a report regarding fire extinguisher failure.Report text:"An employee recently suffered a serious injury when a fire extinguisher exploded."Debris was being cleared from the engine room of a vessel prior to dismantling. During the course of the work the employee came across an old foam filled fire extinguisher. In attempting to move the extinguisher it exploded causing multiple injuries."On examination it was found that the cause of failure was heavy corrosion of the outer shell of the extinguisher."This is a rare incident but is brought to the attention of the industry so that they are aware of the risks and take extra precautions where there is a likelihood of old fire extinguishers being present.CHIRP CommentThis alert was first published by the UKs Health and Safety Executive. As their material is not generally circulated to the maritime community, CHIRP has reproduced it here. The Maritime Advisory Board also wish to add the following comments:Fire extinguishers should be serviced and pressure tested in accordance with Flag State and/or manufacturers requirements.Particular attention should be paid to extinguishers stored in exposed/damp locationsThe potential risks posed by pressure vessels should be ...

Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a report regarding amultiple crossing collision avoidance incident.Report text:"It was noted that a ferry (A) was crossing the channel at right angles to the flow of traffic. It was noted that this vessel would have a CPA of 0' initially and that the speed of this vessel was initially approximately 16.5 knots. This vessel was on my port bow and thus I was the stand on vessel. Initial distance of this vessel approximately 5.5 miles.Vessel (C) Course: 225 (T) in TSS / Vessel speed: Approx. 16,5 knots "Simultaneously, it was noted that another ferry (B) was transiting in the opposite direction to (A). This vessel also had a CPA of 0' and as she was on my starboard bow, I was obliged to keep out of her way."Initial distance of this vessel was also approximately 5.5 miles. "The situation was monitored closely and it became apparent that the initial actions of vessel (A) were insufficient to avoid a close quarter situation with own vessel. I attempted to contact vessel (A), via VHF Channel 16. My calls elicited nil response despite my repeating the call on ...

Hazardous occurrence, collision regulations, Lessons learned

Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a report regarding temperature and pressure gauge calibration.Report text:No pressure gauge and temperature gauge calibration kits found onboard. This is the first ship during my 6 years at sea that I've been on to a ship with no such calibration equipments onboard. As the importance of proper functioning of pressure and temperature gauges of working shipboard machineries cannot be overlooked, this proper functioning can only be ensured properly with the onboard availability of certified calibration kits.Though the ship was dry-docked this year and boiler survey was carried out but the boiler pressure gauge was not calibrated and no calibration certificate exists for such an important pressure vessel. You can imagine the disaster if such an equipment malfunctions.From the Engine Control Room (ECR) one cannot monitor critical parameters like boiler pressure and boiler water level, which if incorrect cannot give appropriate pre-warning to the watchkeeper before giving alarm or will go unnoticed if the alarm fails. According to me it is a very important parameter which should be able to be monitored from the ECR.CHIRP CommentThere appears to be wide variation in how different Administrations mandatethe ...

CHIRP has received a report regarding a near collision occurence

CHIRP has received a report regarding accidental release of carbon dioxide

CHIRP has received a report regarding a collision involving a refrigerating vessel and a ferry

Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a report regarding acollision in port.Report Text:Incident:Whilst manoeuvring from a layberth to the cargo wharf a 10,,000 dwt vessel made contact with a larger vessel, a tanker, moored on an adjacent berth. The smaller vessel sustained damage to her starboard side bulwark. The larger vessel sustained a minor indentation on her port bow.Immediate corrective action:The smaller vessel safely berthed as planned starboard side to its intended berth. The duty superintendent, casualty coordinator, Flag State, P&I club, Classification society, owner and charterer were advised. P&I representative and a class surveyor attended the vessel and certified it as seaworthy.Investigation by the operator:The vessel is fitted with a single medium speed diesel driving a controllable pitch propeller (CPP) and a shaft generator. The vessel is fitted with a 400kw bow thruster powered by either 3 generators or the shaft generator.The engine is fixed speed (600 rpm) but has a low constant speed (400rpm) for clutching in the propeller and the shaft generator.At the previous port, 2 mooring lines had fouled the propeller so upon arriving at the subsequent port the vessel had berthed at a lay by berth ...

CHIRP has received a report regarding collision avoidance under Rule 17