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World’s largest containership this week in Shanghai

The Worlds largest container ship
The Worlds largest container ship

A subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is reported to have delivered the world’s largest containership in Shanghai. Named Ever Alot, the vessel has a carrying capacity of a massive 24,004 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), which gives her the unofficial world record-holder title. The vessel measures 400 meters long by 61.5 meters wide and a draft of 17 meters.

Ever Alot was delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of CSSC, to a subsidiary of Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine Corporation. Continue reading “World’s largest containership this week in Shanghai”

Another serious lifeboat accident illustrates continued risk in drills

serious lifeboat accident illustrates continued risk in drills
Serious lifeboat accident illustrates continued risk in drills

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has released a report on yet another serious lifeboat-drill accident, illustrating the continuing hazards of this routine SOLAS safety exercise. A failure of a lifeboat launch system on a merchant vessel can result in a fall from height, ending in injuries or fatalities.

On December 1, 2020, the crew of the bulk carrier Blue Bosporus were carrying out a free-fall lifeboat drill at anchor in English Bay, British Columbia. After the four wire rope slings for lowering away the free-fall lifeboat were attached, the third mate and an AB went aboard the boat to conduct a test launch. Continue reading “Another serious lifeboat accident illustrates continued risk in drills”

Sinking of Nicola Faith with 3 fatalities report published

Nicola Faith fishing vessel
Nicola Faith fishing vessel

On 27 January 2021, the whelk potter Nicola Faith capsized and sank 1.9 miles north of Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales with the loss of its three crew members. The vessel had been extensively modified during its life which had significantly reduced its margin of positive stability. On the day of the accident the Nicola Faith had been loaded with catch and retrieved strings of pots to the point of instability, which resulted in the capsize and subsequently sinking of the vessel. Nicola Faith had not been fitted with a mandatory emergency beacon to alert to the capsize, and it was not reported as overdue until 1000 the next day. Following its salvage by the MAIB, a thorough inspection of the vessel was carried out to determine possible modes of capsize Continue reading “Sinking of Nicola Faith with 3 fatalities report published”

MAIB issues report into fatal sinking of Joanna C

The Joanna C at sea
The Joanna C at sea

Early in the morning on 21 November 2020, the scallop dredger Joanna C capsized south of Newhaven, England; only one of the three crew survived. Joanna C’s crew was hauling the gear when they noticed that the starboard dredge bar had become snagged on a line of whelk pots. The snag caused a heel to starboard from which the vessel could not recover, and it capsized rapidly.

The MAIB’s investigation found that through-life modifications, culminating in extensive alterations in 2019, had reduced Joanna C’s previously good stability to a state where it had very low reserves of positive stability and increased vulnerability to capsize. The detrimental effect of the modifications was unknown to the crew and regulator alike because, Continue reading “MAIB issues report into fatal sinking of Joanna C”

USCG: Guidelines for transport of hazardous liquid on OSVs

Guidelines for transport of hazardous liquid substances on OSVs published by USCG
Guidelines for transport of hazardous liquid substances on OSVs published by USCG

The US Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards has released the Policy Letter “Implementation of IMO Resolution A.673(16), Guidelines for the Transport and Handling of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels, For New and Existing U.S. Offshore Supply Vessels.”

IMO resolutions MEPC.318(74) and MSC.460(101) adopted amendments to the IBC Code updating carriage requirements for a significant number of products. These amendments became effective on January 1, 2021 and affected several cargoes. On 16 May, 2022, 03-12 CH-1 was published, which includes a second enclosure with changes in carriage requirements for affected cargoes. Continue reading “USCG: Guidelines for transport of hazardous liquid on OSVs”

Quantum for claims due to fires onboard ships surpass US$ 4 million

Quantum for claims due to fires onboard ships surpass US$ 4 million
Quantum for claims due to fires onboard ships surpass US$ 4 million

Between 2016 and 2022, the quantum for claims notified to the Shipowners’ Club caused by fires on board vessels was over US$ 4 million. Fire poses a threat to all vessel types, regardless of their size or operation and has the potential to result in severe injuries or the unfortunate loss of life and significant damage to or loss of a vessel.

The Shipowners’ Club, on analysing these incidents, observed that most took place in the engine room or when performing hot work operations and were attributed to a lack of effective procedures and poor housekeeping. The increased use and carriage of lithium batteries on board vessels also presents new challenges Continue reading “Quantum for claims due to fires onboard ships surpass US$ 4 million”

EMSA gives first factual analysis of maritime safety in the EU

EMSA Logo
EMSA Logo

The European maritime safety framework has evolved to become one of the most robust in the world. That’s according to the European Maritime Safety Report (EMSAFE), the first ever comprehensive overview of maritime safety in the European Union.

One of the key pillars of the EU safety framework is port state control, which results in over 14,000 vessel checks each year by inspectors in EU ports, complemented by legislative initiatives like the specific EU survey Continue reading “EMSA gives first factual analysis of maritime safety in the EU”

New guide launched to help improve welfare standards on fishing vessels

Work in Convention (c188)Two maritime charities have joined forces to help improve welfare standards on fishing vessels with the launch of a new guide entitled ‘Work in Fishing Convention (C188): Everything you need to know but were frightened to ask’, following some reports of labour exploitation that have plunged the sector into disrepute.

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and The Fishermen’s Mission have joined forces to produce this informative guide that provides key elements of the UK legislation on the International Convention on Work in Fishing (C188).

The report comes in the wake of reports that show migrant fishers suffering physical violence, working 20-hour shifts for less than £3.50 an hour and being recruited into the UK fishing industry on transit visas.

This new guide aims to inform and assist all those with an interest in commercial fishing, from vessel owners and skippers, to crew from all nations, and those in the maritime charitable sector, to understand the legal welfare standards applicable to those working on fishing vessels. Continue reading “New guide launched to help improve welfare standards on fishing vessels”

Marine Safety Forum alert about corrosion in a fixed CO2 firefighting system

Marine Safety Forum alert about corrosion in a fixed CO2 firefighting system
Marine Safety Forum alert about corrosion in a fixed CO2 firefighting system

The Marine Safety Forum has issued a safety alert to highlight an observation involving the CO2 firefighting system onboard a member’s vessel. The vessel concerned found that during a routine monthly inspection of the fixed CO2 system, significant corrosion was noted. This resulted in it not being possible to insert the safety pin to isolate the cylinder during any maintenance. Photo A shows the safety lever and pin, unable to be positioned correctly in line with the pinhole.

In Photo B after corrective maintenance and repair, it can clearly be seen that the activator arm, Continue reading “Marine Safety Forum alert about corrosion in a fixed CO2 firefighting system”

US Coast Guard publishes its 2021 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report

2021 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report
2021 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has published its 2021 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report. This report highlights U.S. domestic fleet deficiencies, inspection, and marine casualty statistics.

In 2021, the U.S. Flag fleet contained 18,967 vessels subject to inspection, with Coast Guard Marine Inspectors (MI) conducting 19,474 inspections.

The overall U.S. Flag fleet inspection total increased this year by 6%. Additionally, the number of deficiencies issued also increased by more than 15% from the 2020 calendar year report. Continue reading “US Coast Guard publishes its 2021 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report”

Sea Cargo Charter annual disclosure report 2022 published

Sea Cargo Charter - Annual Disclosure Report 2022The Sea Cargo Charter is a global framework for measuring and reporting how ship charterers’ activities align with society’s goals. This report marks the first time Signatories disclose the climate alignment of their activities, and the first disclosure of climate alignment using the Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) as a metric.

Signatories to the Sea Cargo Charter recognize that their role in the industry affords them opportunities to promote responsible environmental stewardship and drive change throughout the maritime Continue reading “Sea Cargo Charter annual disclosure report 2022 published”

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