Tag: safety culture

Steamship Mutual issued a Risk Alert in order to provide guidance for undertaking safe Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations, in compliance with international regulations and industry guidance.

Swedish Sea Rescue Society along with the Swedish Maritime Administration provided a programme for the Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration students on 16 and 17 September, invovling a lecture and demonstration.

After receiving several notifications from vessels reporting fall incidents while working at height, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a marine notice informing of the risks and safety measures to be taken.

A recent incident investigation concerning the sinking of the vessel Bourbon Rhode on 26 September 2019 in the Atlantic Ocean, revealed a safety issue which is of great importance.

In light of a previous incident investigation conducted by Transport Malta, it is reminded that the shipping stakeholders should be cautious with the potential hazards associated with carriage of cargoes in bulk.

The Nautical Institute along with the support of INTERCARGO and RightShip, launched a guidance on bulk carrier operations in order to assist those interested and improve safety.

MPA Singapore conducted a safety analysis and identified that some of the common causal factors contributing to persons falling overboard during transfers between vessels at the anchorages, were due to slips and trips, unsuitable embarking/disembarking arrangements and unfavourable weather conditions.

The operations onboard a vessel are challenging and if not conducted cautiously, they may lead to injuries or even fatalities. Seafarers have to be careful when carrying out their operations and always wear the safety equipment needed. Yet, can you prevent an injury onboard and, if yes, how?

In a recent webinar, Thomas Miller, TT Club and UK P&I Club discussed factors associated with container casualties to pinpoint key challenges towards safer container ship operations and enhanced security of the container stacks they carry. Attention to numerous factors is needed to avoid repeated casualties insurers noted.

Capt. Atul Vatsa, Founder & Director, AV Global Marine shares his perspectives on common injuries onboard associated with slips, trips and falls, noting that not enough is being done even though companies focus on safe and reliable operation as this is business critical.