CHIRP has launched three videos designed for public use and in particular for use by maritime training academies, ship managers, safety committees with the aim to assist a global audience of seafarers and share the experience feedback from unsafe practices onboard.
Read moreSingle failures in the safety system caused a blackout of rigs after an unintended activation of the safety systems. Such single failures resulted in more than one detector lost, DNV GL says.
Read moreIMCA has issued new Safety Flash including lessons learned from incidents related to equipment failure. One case refers to an incident in which a chain parted during the recovery of a hyperbaric lifeboat (HLB) during routine testing and maintenance.
Read moreIMCA has issued new Safety Flash including lessons learned from incidents related to equipment failure. The following case refers to an incident in which one of the wire stays securing a mast head, parted.
Read moreThe Nautical Institute has recently issue Mars Report to provide lessons learned from an incident in which pilot ladder magnets broke free and recommend to closely supervise the rigging of pilot ladders to ensure that SOLAS requirements are met in relation to the shipping/landing of pilots.
Read moreIMCA has issued new Safety Flash including lessons learned from incidents related to equipment failure. In the incident below, is highlighted the importance of the proper care of cutting and welding equipment.
Read moreThe NTSB has published its Safer Seas Digest 2015 including lessons learned from 29 major marine casualty investigations investigated by the agency during the year. NTSB has determined the probable cause of the accidents and issued safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents.
Read moreUSCG highlights how important is to follow proper safety procedures in confined spaces and use the right protective equipment such as personal multi-gas detectors following a recent incident in which high levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) were found in the hold of a shrimper in the Gulf of Mexico
Read moreThe Marine Safety Forum has issued safety alert in order to raise awareness during cargo operation procedures and the risk they have in store as well.
Read moreUK MAIB has issued investigation report on the sinking of fishing vessel Majestic (LK678) 5 nautical miles off Yell, Shetland on 21 January 2016.
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