Tag: risk assessment

When a tween-deck pontoon cover of a cargo hold was lifted to prepare for loading, an AB standing high on the main deck was pulled inboard by a control lanyard, subsequently falling into the cargo hold through the hatch opening. Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from the incident. 

As part of a full 2021 revitalisation rollout, RightShip announced a new, expanded inspections questionnaire designed to enhance its risk assessment service and support shipowners and managers improve dry bulk standards beyond compliance.

As part of its BSafe campaign, the Britannia P&I Club shared lessons learned from a serious injury of two crew members after falling from a mobile scaffold tower, while painting the cargo holds, onboard a bulk carrier.

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on a serious injury to a crew member onboard the tugboat Spinola while replacing a rescue boat cover at Timber Wharf, in April 2020. The investigation highlighted that a risk assessment was not considered necessary for this task.

ClassNK has begun joint investigative research with Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. on risk assessment of autonomous ships. This aims to ensure safety of autonomous ships, as a safety evaluation program is underway in Japan. 

In light of the continuing occurence of enclosed space incidents on ships, the Gard P&I Club reiterated the need for ship managers to constanly review their enclosed space entry procedures and, if necessary, revise them to ensure they comply with the applicable requirements.

As part of its BSafe campaign, the Britannia P&I Club describes a fatality of an electrician from electrocution, while performing maintenance of the inert gas scrubber electrical system, onboard an oil tanker. The electrician had been working alone at the time. 

Ammonia as a ship fuel presents additional risks when compared to conventional liquid fuels such as LNG, LPG, and methyl/ethyl alcohol, but it is possible to lower these risks by developing alternative and additional requirements to the existing IGC Code, according to a new report by Korean Register.

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a fitter while operating the lathe onboard the vehicle carrier MV Titania, in February 2020. The report found that a rod slipped from the tailstock while the lathe was rotating at a very high speed.

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on a fatal man overboard incident, involving a crew member while rigging a combination pilot ladder onoard the bulk carrier Navios Amitie, in February 2020. At the time of the accident, the crew member was not wearing a safety harness. It is very likely that he drowned because he had no lifejacket on.