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Bulletin 769- 06/11 by UK P&I Club The UK P&I Club issued Bulletin 769- 06/11 for the hidden dangers of Log Cargoes worldwide.Log cargoes are prone to decomposition whilst en route. The process of decomposition results in a depletion of oxygen in the surrounding area. When this occurs in a ships hold a dangerously low O2 atmosphere is created in the hold. This is the hidden danger of carrying log cargoes.This is precisely what befell two Korean seamen on board a vessel moored at Port Marsden, Wellington New Zealand last May. The vessel was ill prepared to carry logs as it was found after investigation that the crew were unaware of the dangers of carrying logs, had no rescue training and lacked basic emergency skills.The chief officer lost consciousness while he was climbing into the ship's hold and fell from the ladder onto the logs below. The crew member who tried to save him also passed out, fell and died within minutes.It was later discovered that the sailors were killed by a lack of oxygen and the presence of toxic gases caused by the organic decomposition of logs. The Oxygen levels in the hold were between 1% ~ 3% low ...

Bulletin 768 - 06/11 by UK P&I Club The UK P&I Club issued Bulletin 768 for container floor loadings limitations.The Association has been advised that shipping lines are currently seeing an increasing number of damages to wood floors and understructures of ISO Containers.One reason for this is the fact that the quality of the wood for container floors (although still in line with ISO requirements) seems to be deteriorating in new build containers.The main reason for these damages, however, is the fact that very often too heavy concentrated cargoes (not properly distributed over a wider surface area) are being loaded into the container and/or the use of forklift equipment for loading and unloading the cargo in the container that are too heavy.This mishandling could potentially result in both the risk of damage to cargo and handling equipment but first and foremost in the threat of personal injuries on the part of the people involved in the process of (un)loading the containers.The load/carrying capabilities of a container floor/understructure are limited to the below:Limitation for concentrated Loads on regular wood floor containerA maximum floor load is 4.5 tons per running meter for a 20 container and 3.0 tons per running meter for ...

Standard Safety edition The Standard Safety edition concentrates on the subject of portable ladders and their use on ships.Reference to the portableladder is rarely included in companies' planned maintenance systems or in companies' training programmes.For more information, press here.Soure: The Standard P&I Club

Safety Bulletin in response to a tragic accident The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a Safety Bulletin in response to a tragic accident which happened on the car carrier Tombarra, whilst the vessel was berthed at Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol, UK on 7 February 2011.Investigations have revealed that a malfunction of a proximity switch resulted in failure of a fall wire. The accident occurred as the rescue boat reached its stowed position on the davit following a monthly drill. Tragically, one crewman was killed, and two were hospitalised.To view the Safety Bulletin click hereSource : UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Sinter Feed from Ponta da Madeira A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has justbeen published by west of England P&I club.To view it please click the link below.Brazil - Sinter Feed from Ponta da MadeiraSource: West of England P&I Club