Tag: CHIRP

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, which was submitted by a passenger on a cruise ship and concerns passenger evacuation procedures and access to lifesaving equipment.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which an object falls to dry dock bottom, to provide lessons learned.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which the pilot reported that after disembarkation to the awaiting pilot launch, the accommodation ladder (part of a combination rig) was seen trailing in the sea when the wires for the accommodation ladder parted.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which an inbound vessel embarked the pilot at sea. The vessel had a freeboard of 6m and had rigged a pilot ladder.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which highlighted that, when inspecting the cargo securing equipment, their reporter discovered that a large number of base locks and twist-locks were worn and no longer fit for purpose.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which, as a chef was leaving the galley area, having closed it down after the meal, they noticed smoke seeping from a door in a smaller, less frequently used section of the galley.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which a shore-based contractor who often embarks on ships for sea trials contacted CHIRP with concerns that their working routines were leading to them becoming fatigued, and they were anxious that this could result in a safety incident or accident. 

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event, in which, whilst the vessel was alongside at their terminal, long-period low amplitude swell waves (groundswell) caused a large bulk carrier to yaw and roll.

CHIRP Maritime has shared two cargo stowage-related reports with similarities in causation, to provide lessons learned.

CHIRP Maritime has shared an event in which, during a recreational wreck dive off a chartered dive vessel, a diver was hit by the turning blades of the dive boat’s propeller, sustaining significant injuries. The diver was transferred to the local hospital and had their wounds stitched. Coastguard assistance was not requested.