Tag: safety measures

A hydrographic survey of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) was launched on October 6th,2015 by the three littoral States - Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore - and the Malacca Straits Council of Japan at the Marina South Pier.

1100 delegates from 30 countries representing a total of 480 organizations The 2015 SAFETY4SEA Forum, a PRO BONO event, successfully concluded on Wednesday 7th of October 2015 in Eugenides Foundation Athens attracting 1100 delegates from 30 countries representing a total of 480 organizations.A unique panel of 24 global experts presented latest maritime safety perspectives, best practices, security trends, loss prevention issues and human element challenges. Positive feedback on the presentations together with roundtable discussions proved the programme and speakers successfully addressed current maritime issues.The event organized by SQE4SEA and sponsored by ABS, ASPIDA, CHALOS & Co Law Firm, DNV GL, Dorian LPG, Hellenic War Risks, Hellenic Lloyd's Register, MAGSAYSAY, Marshall Islands Registry, Norsafe Group, Phoenix Register of Shipping, SpecTec Group, SQEMARINE, Steamship Mutual P&I Club, Thenamaris (Ships Management) Inc., Transmar Shipping and UK P&I Club. Furthermore, the event was supported by: ALBA Graduate Business School, AMMITEC, Chios Marine Club, Green Award, ECOMASYN, E, Hellenic Shipbrokers Association, , Hellenic Navy, Hellenic Committee of Lloyd's Brokers' Association, HELMEPA, HEMEXPO, Hellenic Maritime Law Association, Hellenic Society of Maritime Lawyers, International Propeller Club, IFSMA, MARTECMA, Piraeus Marine Club, University of the Aegean, University of Piraeus, WIMA, WISTA Hellas and Yatch Club of Greece. During ...

Mooring operations are among the most dangerous tasks carried out on board ships AMSA has issued Safety Bulletin with a focus on mooring safety as mooring operations are among the most dangerous tasks carried out on board ships. Data collected by AMSA indicates that mooring incidents occur regularly and often result in injury. Furthermore, in the last 10 years, two fatalities have occurred during mooring operations in Australian waters.While there have been various innovations across the maritime industry to reduce the hazards associated with traditional mooring systems (see example of automated mooring technology below), the majority of vessels still rely on mooring arrangements involving ropes and winches. These systems have benefits, as they are flexible and enable berthing at most ports. However, the risks associated with operating traditional mooring systems continue to increase as vessels become larger.AMSA bulletin uses data to provide an overview of the factors associated with mooring incidents in Australia and provides some guidance to assist in improving safety.Mooring incident dataIn the last 5 years, AMSA received 227 mooring related incident reports. Fifty-one (22 per cent) of these incidents resulted in injury. There were no mooring related fatalities recorded during this period in Australia. However, mooring fatalities ...

LR provides information on how to comply with the Machinery Directive (EU Directive 2006/42/EC) in order to curb equipment risks. The large number of accidents caused directly by the use of machinery can be reduced by inherently safe design and construction of machinery and by proper installation and maintenance.

MOL announced the launch of its biannual vessel safety campaign on October 1, targeting all MOL-operated vessels. The current campaign centers on prevention of onboard fires.

Helm Operations published a report analysing the impact of crew engagement and organizational culure on maritme safety in the workboats and OSV sectors.

UK Club advises operators loading charcoal from Namibia

Following findings from the investigation into the loss of bulk carrier Bulk Jupiter The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken action to warn ship Masters of the possible dangers of liquefaction associated with carriage of bauxite, following consideration of findings from the investigation into the loss of the 10-year-old Bahamas flag bulk carrier Bulk Jupiter, which was carrying 46,400 tonnes of bauxite when it sank rapidly with 18 fatalities in January 2015.A circular approved by IMO's Sub-Committee on Carriage of Containers and Cargoes (CCC), meetingat IMO Headquarters, warns ship Masters not to accept bauxite for carriage unless:the moisture limit for the specific cargo is certified as less than the indicative moisture limit of 10% and the particle size distribution as is detailed in the individual schedule for bauxite in the IMSBC Code; orthe cargo is declared as Group A (cargoes that may liquefy) and the shipper declares the transportable moisture limit (TML) and moisture content; orthe cargo has been assessed as not presenting Group A properties.The circular notes that while bauxite is currently classified as a Group C cargo (cargoes that do not liquefy or possess a chemical hazard) under the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, there is ...

Measures to optimise anchorage usage in the Singapore Port

There are a growing number of codes, standards and guidelines that set out how to assess and manage risk. But what do these mean in practical terms - for seafarers on board, those in command and management ashore?