Tag: safety measures

CHIRP has received a report of a hazardous incident that resulted from an improper change to the equipment on a tanker

Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a reportfrom the officer of the watch of a large commercial vessel in the Baltic.Report text:"At. 10:30 UTC, My attention was drawn to a tanker calling Sound pilot repeatedly on channel 16. I took the vessel under closer surveillance. Since the vessel was calling for Sound pilot, I figured that she will continue to route D from the Anholt crossing. I noted that her CPA was going to be close if she did not change her course. Keeping in mind that she was the give away vessel, I monitored her progress and kept my course and speed."At 10.56 when our TCPA was 9 minutes and CPA 0,4 miles, I gave the vessel a call on ch. 16 and then changed to Channel 6."From XXXX: Vessel YYYY, this is XXXX on channel 6. I am just wondering what is your intention. Are you going to turn to starboard soon and pass me from my stern? From YYYY:No I am going to keep my course and speed."From XXXX: No, this is very dangerous, our CPA is only 0,4 miles. You have to turn to starboard now, I ...

ICS called on governments to address the growing refugee and migrant crisis in the Mediterranean

IACS Council meeting outcome

Address the problem of serious human rights violations affecting migrants Large Scale Rescue(Image CreditTORM A/S)The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined with other UN agencies in calling for concerted action from the international community to address the deeply concerning problem of the loss of life, injury, trauma and serious human rights violations affecting migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees traveling by sea. In a joint statement, IMO, along with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said that closer cooperation between States of origin, transit and destination, and other relevant actors, was critical to reducing loss of life at sea, addressing the drivers of dangerous sea journeys, as well as ensuring that responses by States upon arrival and disembarkation uphold human rights and dignity, and address specific needs for protection of migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees. Such cooperation is also critical to identifying, prosecuting and punishing the criminal gangs who are responsible for human rights abuses and for arranging sea transportation in breach of all safety regulations, the statement said, noting that while the ...

IMO, UN in joint statement on protection at sea in the 21st century

Challenges faced and Lessons to be learned Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has received a report regarding pilotage problems.Report Text:A manager has sent CHIRP two reports of incidents regarding pilotage in different parts of the world.In the first, the Master was concerned that the pilot was making excessive use of his mobile phone whilst piloting the vessel. This was compounded by the pilot's refusal to take advice on his behaviour from the Master.In the second report, the Master of another vessel was concerned that the pilot was apparently under such time pressure thatHe did not initially wish to spend time discussing the proposed plan for departure from the port.He was initially reluctant to the order to the tug to make fast to the ship "There's no time for that!"The vessel passed too close to another moored ship.The pilot disembarked before the vessel was clear of the port entrance.In both cases, the Masters, with the full support of the manager, had reported the incidents to the appropriate local authorities. On subsequent visits to the ports, significant improvements have been noted.CHIRP CommentWillingness to intervene is a key attribute to improving safety. It is pleasing to note that these Masters, supported by ...

CHIRP has received a report regarding culture of safety in a company

ICS publishes new Chemical Tanker Safety Guide

CHIRP has received a report regarding working on deck in bad weather