IMCA signs the Gulf of Guinea Declaration
The International Marine Contractors Association has become a signatory to the ‘Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy’.
Read moreThe International Marine Contractors Association has become a signatory to the ‘Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy’.
Read moreAs IMCA reported, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fined an oil company for hydrocarbon release due to lack of written procedures.
Read moreAs IMCA informs, a serious fault was discovered in high voltage (-5600 V) equipment, causing sparks.
Read moreIn its recent safety flash, IMCA reports an acetylene gas quad fire which occurred on the quayside. No injuries occurred during the event.
Read moreAs IMCA informs, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has fined a company over £100,000 after an employee developed an allergic form of dermatitis after coming into contact with metalworking fluids.
Read moreThe Workplace Safety and Health Council of Singapore (WSH) reported an incident about two workers passing out and dying in a dredger’s ballast tank.
Read moreAs IMCA informs, an incident took place where components of the top door mechanism had failed.
Read moreAs part of its Safety Flashes, IMCA provides lessons learned from three incidents relating to hatches and doors onboard. The first two incidents are findings from a tour of the engine room on a management inspection of a vessel and the third is an example of proper exercise of the “Stop Work Authority”.
Read moreA part of its Safety Flashes, IMCA summarizes an incident where the catering crew onboard ship, was unfamiliar with firefighting systems and emergency stops.
Read moreIn its recently issued Safety Flashes, IMCA describes an incident where a mains extension cable melted during use.
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