Tag: safety meausures

TT Club is emphasizing the critical dangers of lithium-ion batteries, including that of toxic gas emissions associated with lithium-ion battery fires.

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) focuses on an incident in which a crew member was setting up a pipe cutting machine in a vertical position to cut welding that was done on a jumper for repair, when they suffered a finger injury.

TT Club draws attention to the life-threatening hazards caused by enclosed and confined spaces and presents measures to limit the phenomenon. 

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has laid down amendments to the Regulations of 5 June 2014 No. 805 on the medical examination of employees on Norwegian ships and mobile offshore units to ensure satisfactory implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has established an ad hoc working group to gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks associated with lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

Gard Club has recently published an updated Guide on Stowaways to address the issue and inform interested parties of ways to handle stowaway incidents onboard.

Lloyd's Register published a report earlier this week that evaluates upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments.

The United States Coast Guard released a safety alert to addresses the importance of proper maintenance and adherence to manufacturer’s recommendations for filling/inflating buoyancy chambers on some models of inflatable boats.

Steamship Mutual issued a Risk Alert describing ship to ship interaction, squat, bank effects while focuses on causes and preventative actions.

The operations onboard a vessel are challenging and if not conducted cautiously, they may lead to injuries or even fatalities. Seafarers have to be careful when carrying out their operations and always wear the safety equipment needed. Yet, can you prevent an injury onboard and, if yes, how?