Tag: safety measures

Previous IMO Martitime Safety Committees decided to amend the LSA Code and the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances. The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued a notice to inform about these amendments which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Mike Bradshaw, Director, Fleet Management Limited, emphasized the industry's tendency to focus on KPI compliance and short-term campaigns rather than fostering innovation in long term safety practices.

Failure to prevent chafing on these hoses can lead to fuel leaks, which may spray onto the engine and ignite, causing a fire, USCG highlighted in a recent Safety Alert.

USCG has issued a Safety Alert to raise awareness of potential hazards with insufficiently inspected compressed air cylinders used in lifeboat self-contained air support systems for fireprotected lifeboats.

A recent Coast Guard investigation into a fatality on a commercial fishing vessel highlights the serious risks of working near open rotary machinery. The incident occurred when the vessel’s operator was manually adjusting a winch's cable guide.

In light of a recent accident, the USCG has issued a Safety Alert to raise awareness about the stability of uninspected commercial vessels and to highlight the importance of ship operators accurately determining and communicating the maximum cargo capacities and safe loading plans to prevent similar tragedies.

Sudden ice accretion can quickly cover a ship’s superstructures, weather decks, and deck machinery, catching crews off guard.

Simulated launching of free-fall lifeboats is a training procedure used to practice and familiarize crew members with the deployment and operation of free-fall lifeboats without actually launching the boat into the water. 

The IP Code and SPS Code both enhance maritime safety but focus on different areas. The IP Code is mandatory and ensures the safe transport and transfer of industrial personnel. In contrast, the SPS Code, which is voluntary, targets the safety of special purpose personnel involved in specialized ship operations. 

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum took place on 23rd of October 2024, at The Westin Singapore, where the latest developments regarding safety and crew welfare were discussed amongst esteemed experts and professionals from all corners of the maritime industry.