Tag: lessons learned

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), focuses on an incident, in which, a member reports the failure of a 5kg CO2 fire extinguisher during hydrostatic pressure testing, to provide lessons learned.

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), focuses on an incident, in which, several 50kg wheeled dry powder fire extinguishers on board a vessel were found to have low pressure and heavy signs of corrosion. This was discovered during an audit walk-around by shore-based personnel.

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), focuses on an incident, in which, a crew member noticed smoke coming from the ROV workshop and reported a fire.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker was in port, and two engine crew were to tidy up the steering gear compartment. Some empty wooden boxes were to be taken out.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker had discharged its cargo, and crew were making ready for departure. 

AMSA provides lessons learned from an incident where, a passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its Safer Seas Digest 2022, highlighting the most important lessons learned from 29 maritime tragedies that took place in 2022.

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.

BSEE (United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) refers to heat related illnesses occurring offshore.