Tag: risk assessment

Every trade route has its unique risks. This principle stands across the maritime industry, especially for the smaller vessel classes that typically prefer fixed premium P&I cover. Indeed, these vessels will often face some challenging, complex risks that larger oceangoing ships will not, argues Mr. Damian Mustard, Senior Underwriter at West of England P&I / West Fixed. 

ABS issued a new Guide for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions aiming to provide the industry with technical and survey requirements for marine vessels and offshore units fitted with autonomous or remote control functions. 

TSB Canada released an investigation report into the grounding of the barge Lafarge Eagle while under tow of the tug Mauna Loa in the Fraser River, BC, on November 1, 2020. After investigation, TSB noted that an SMS is only effective at mitigating risks only if it includes a formal risk assessment process. 

As part of its Safety Flashes, IMCA describes a fall of a part weighing 8.5kg over 15m from a pipelay tower to deck, while the tensioner pads were being changed out on a Tiltable Lay System (TLS). Investigation showed the change-out of tensioner pads was considered a routine task and did not require a designated Lift Plan. 

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.