Tag: safety equipment

The recently published UK MAIB Safety Digest highlights lessons learned from an incident involving a ladder that led to unfortunate consequences for a crew member aboard a berthed cruise ship. The crew member was standing on the top step of a small folding stepladder to secure lighting power cables when the step gave way, causing the crew member to fall to the ground. 

Following the announcement of the new Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by the Riyadh MoU on ship lifting appliances, SQE MARINE consulting firm issued a circular to provide guidance on how to comply with the requirements. The campaign began on 1 September 2024 and will run until 30 November 2024.

According to Lloyd's Register, the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued a notice announcing a special safety inspection period to prevent the failure of ships’ mechanical and electrical equipment.

The 10th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) took place 04 - 08 March, where various amendments were discussed. 

The EEBD have become mandatory under SOLAS amendments for all ships to which the safety equipment certificate is required.

Hearing loss is a common problem seafarers face, especially those working in the engine room, UK P&I Club notes. As a result, the Club has published a guide with measures to monitor and limit hearing loss amongst crew. 

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 will take place 10 – 19 May 2023 where all matters related to navigation and communication, search and rescue and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System will be discussed.

Following a number of near misses and accidents during lifting operations onnboard UK fishing vessels, Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued a safety bulletin addressing such issues.

Besides the focused Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Emergency Systems, in general, the Port State Control Authorities are focusing on the procedures and equipment related to emergency systems during PSC inspections.

A fire onboard may happen in every vessel and has to be managed not only successfully, but also quickly, in order to prevent larger damages or even loss of vessel and crew, which could happen if the fire spreads. Fire on board is one of the many emergency situations that can occur onboard a ship. In any case, a confident and calm crew will handle them effectively, putting the situation under control.