10th IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment: Key outcomes
The 10th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) took place 04 - 08 March, where various amendments were discussed.
Read moreThe 10th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) took place 04 - 08 March, where various amendments were discussed.
Read moreThe EEBD have become mandatory under SOLAS amendments for all ships to which the safety equipment certificate is required.
Read moreHearing 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreFollowing 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.
Read moreBesides 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.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreThe emergency systems onboard are linked to many operations and require proper preparation. In this regard, such systems and alarm panels should be checked thoroughly while related drills need to be scheduled in order to avoid PSC deficiencies.
Read moreAs 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.
Read moreIn its latest published casebook, Swedish Club describes an incident where a vessel experienced loss of anchor due to heavy weather.
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