Tag: hazardous weather at sea

A new data set of the direction and speed of ocean surface currents in Hilo Bay is now available online.

Suggestions for safer working on board in heavy weather conditions Working on deck in heavy weather conditions is dangerous, and should only be considered if essential to the safety of the ship and crew. Linda Wright, claims executive for UK P&I Club, reviews heavy weather incidents and suggestions for safer working in heavy weather."Masters and owners have an obligation to provide a safe workplace. Heavy seas and raging winds try to defeat any attempt to be "safe."However, if a loose anchor is pounding the hull, or unsecured nylon lines on deck threaten to wash overboard and potentially tangle in the ship's propeller, the Master must make a decision as to whether the potential danger to the ship outweighs the high risk of sending crewmembers on deck."If the decision is that work on deck is necessary, procedures must be completed for a full risk assessment. Reference to the Member's ISM guideline and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman should be considered. Although this code originates in the UK, the practical advice should be reviewed by any Master or crewmember, so unexpected dangers can be planned for."Additional precautions should include:Master must approve the order for workBridge officer on watch ...

NOC is joining six research organisations to provide a world-class marine monitoring and forecasting service

In preparation for a possible tropical cyclone, Broome port and Port Hedland is considering port evacuation

CHIRP has received a report regarding working on deck in bad weather

USCG of the Port reopened Port Allen in Kauai on October 20, Monday morning, after surveying crews deemed it safe for transit

USCG Captain of the Port reopened Nawiliwili Port Sunday evening, but Port Allen in Kauai remains closed due to the severe weather of Tropical Storm Ana.

ISS released an arcticle to advise that Sydney and Port Botany have been closed to all shipping movements since 22:00hrs, 14 October until further notice

NAVTOR has signed an agreement with AWT that will see the two companies integrating their services to offer route planning and decision making tools

Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) issued a report regarding heavy weather damage on SVENDBORG MAERSK, on 14 February 2014