Tag: safe working practices

ClassNK informs on the updated Merchant Marine Circular, issued by Panama Maritime Authority, concerning the application of the new Annex 14 of the CSS Code for new and existing ships designed and fitted for the carriage of containers on deck, relating to the “Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck”.

Presenting a recent case of crew moving steel plates in its monthly "Risk Watch" report, the Britannia P&I Club informed on the risks associated with moving heavy objects. According to the case, three crew members were moving ten pieces of steel plate around the steering gear room, while the ship was underway.

Increasing awareness of safe practices at sea The Safety@Sea Singapore campaign was launched at Marina South Pier. Led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the campaign is an industry-wide effort to increase awareness of safe practices and inculcate a safety-first culture at sea.The Port of Singapore sees over 130,000 vessels calling annually. The size of vessels also increase each year, with annual vessel arrival tonnage hitting a record high of 2.33 billion gross tons in 2013. The number of major incidents over the last few years have remained low, with an average of about 0.012 and 0.016 incidents per 1,000 vessel movements in the port waters and Singapore Strait respectively. There were 13 major incidents in 2011, 8 in 2012, and 6 in 2013.Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, MPA said, "Singapore is the world's busiest port in terms of vessel arrival tonnage, and is located along a vital shipping lane and one of the world's busiest waterways. The Safety@Sea Singapore campaign focuses on the human element in marine incidents, we want to safeguard against complacency, raise safety standards, and get everyone in the community to do their part."The logo of the Safety@Sea Singapore campaign was launched by ...

Failure to Recognise a Suspended Load Results in Death

Always keep alert of the mooring dangers

Nautilus is seeking members' views on the first big overhaul of UK merchant navy safe working practices since 1988

Freefall Lifeboat Casualties - Safe Work Practices, RMI issues Marine Safety Advisory No. 52-13