Tag: safety measures

Over the past few years, the industry has managed a significant drop in reported shipping losses and errors with improvements in ship design, maritime technology, regulation and risk management systems. Dealing with the human factor, though, is unpredictable. Human error and marine accidents seem to be strongly intertwined. From small fires to big explosions seafarers play a key role. No matter how far maritime technology goes, people are always going to be needed in this industry to keep the ship in motion.

The London Club published guidance regarding Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) and Dry Chemicals. The guide presents common hazards, as well as lessons learned for a safe operation onboard.

Green-Jakobsen and TORM have worked together for many years. Among other things Green-Jakobsen has provided as series of leadership courses over a number of years to both Senior and Junior Officers.

In collaboration with CWA International, the Swedish Club produced a practical guide to help operators with the hold cleaning of bulk vessels.

InterManager will work with the IMO, Flag States, and other maritime partners to ensure that lessons are learned from the many fatalities which have occurred in enclosed spaces and also, new legislation is workable and effective.

Earlier this month, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106) adopted mandatory International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code).

AMSA has issued a new marine notice to highlight the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters.

In 2018, ISO officially set the framework for strong workplace health and safety by bringing to life the much-anticipated ISO 45001.

In a recent study commissioned by the Maritime Just Transition Task Force, DNV explores the safety challenges following the uptake of alternative fuel technologies.

On November 21 Seacor Marine informed that the offshore support ship "L/B Robert" was evacuated on November 18, as a precaution measure due to severe weather forecasts.