Tag: safety measures

CHIRP has received a report regarding the fatigue implications of particular work patterns

CHIRP has received a report regarding VHF communications and port operations

IMO Sec-Gen calls for more action illegal and unregulated passage of migrants Following the events of recent days in which more than 2000 migrants were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea and several hundred lost their lives, IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu called for more concerted action to address the issue of criminals who organize illegal and unregulated sea passage by migrants, putting thousands of lives at risk."We do not seek to prevent migration. People have the human right to migrate. But it is time to stop illegal, unregulated passage arranged by people smugglers. Not only do they put the lives of the migrants in danger, they also endanger the rescue services and merchant shipping which take part in the rescue operations. Something needs to be done against the smugglers or the situation will not improve. It is placing an intolerable strain on rescue services and on merchant vessels," Mr. Sekimizu said.Mr Sekimizu noted with appreciation the efforts made by Italian and other authorities in the most recent rescue operations over the weekend. However, he drew attention to the fact that more than 200,000 people were rescued and more than 3,000 reported to have died in unsafe, irregular and illegal sea passages ...

UK P&I Club and Allianz Global Corporate& Specialty launch new guidance The UK P&I Club has joined forces with leading marine cargo insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) to publish new practical guidance for shipowners and operators on how to carry heavy-lift and project cargo safely at sea.The guide describes the characteristics of typical heavy-lift and project cargo and includes details of relevant regulations and codes, a review of vessel types and suitability, recommended loading and discharge procedures, detailed stowage and securing advice, and requirements for voyage planning, reporting and record keeping.Pitfalls highlighted include the use of inherently unsuitable bulk carriers; loading a ship such that it rolls too slowly or too quickly and overloads the cargo fastenings; mixing "hard" fastenings such as stoppers with "soft" fastenings such as lashings to resist the same force; and failing to ensure that heavy items in containers are properly secured.Why is it important?The costs involved in project cargo damages or loss can be very large, often running into tens, possibly hundreds of millions of dollars. The risks involved can be largely mitigated with careful planning and attention, before the cargo is received for shipment. In more difficult financial times, the pressure to ...

UN says up to 300 dead in migration tragedy

CHIRP has received a report regarding a near collision occurrence

CHIRP has received a report regarding related to safe anchorage selection

AMSA announced the first issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin - Shaping Shipping for People

Examining height safety is particularly important for the maritime industry

AMSA has published a bulletin to provide an overview of falls from height