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Great care should be taken when containers are loaded on vessels

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container losses are the focus of a recent communiqué from the American Club
Container losses are the focus of a recent communiqué from the American Club

In a recent communiqué from the American Club, it focuses on container losses in general. This is a phenomenon that is much too common the Club says and needs addressing.

Containers are routinely being lost at sea from container ships, from barges, and from non-cellular vessels carrying containers. There are several causes including incorrect container weight declarations by shippers, improper weight distributions in the stow, cargo misdeclarations, inadequate packing of cargo inside the containers, inadequate stowage plans, and inadequate cargo securing. Continue reading “Great care should be taken when containers are loaded on vessels”

New report reveals that the use of digital tools onboard is positively perceived

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Commander centerAs part of this project, the two partners, The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) and the Euopean Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) wanted to investigate the increased use of digital tools on board and the possible benefits and /or improvements to shipboard safety and welfare. As a result of the survey, there are a number of recommendations made which are summarised at the end of this article. But to summarise, the use of digital tools onboard is positively perceived.

The research starting point was a desk-based exercise to map out and analyse existing research findings. To get detailed insights as regards life on board, and the impact of increased digitalisation, the research targeted those with first hand experience through online surveys. Continue reading “New report reveals that the use of digital tools onboard is positively perceived”

Crane components must comply with recommendations

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Crane linksThe Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published details of a potentially serious near-miss recently which occurred on a Gulf of Mexico energy facility. While using the platform crane to suspend a wireline lubricator, the pin holding the hook on the crane stinger backed out, resulting in the hook and lubricator falling. New guidelines are being created as a result in which Crane components must comply with recommendations.

The incident investigation found that the cotter pin at the end of the hook pin had sheared, which allowed the washer to fall and the pin to back out. Continue reading “Crane components must comply with recommendations”

Water flood in cargo hold case study

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There was a water flood into a cargo hold after crew washed the main deck
There was a water flood into a cargo hold after crew washed the main deck

According to the Swedish Club’s latest monthly safety scenario, water was flooding from the cargo hold, after the crew of a containership were washing down the main deck and cargo hatches. Here are the learnings.

It was morning and outside there was a light breeze and some drizzle. The crew of the container vessel was preparing to wash down the main deck and cargo hatches before arrival in port the same afternoon. They had the rare opportunity to do this as there were no containers on deck, only in the cargo hold. Continue reading “Water flood in cargo hold case study”

New law will improve DUKW boats’ safety, says NTSB chair

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Photo: NTSB showing Miss Majestic in Hot Springs, Ark., in 1999, where 13 lives were lost
Photo: NTSB showing Miss Majestic in Hot Springs, Ark., in 1999, where 13 lives were lost

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair, Jennifer Homendy, has welcomed maritime safety improvements in the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which the President signed into law at the end of last year. The legislation advances NTSB recommendations for amphibious vessels known as DUKW boats and requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide an initial response to new NTSB recommendations within 90 days.

“We applaud lawmakers for their bold action to improve DUKW boat safety, something the NTSB has been concerned about Continue reading “New law will improve DUKW boats’ safety, says NTSB chair”

Frazer Tintern return line fuel leak causes fire is report finding

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Report on ferry fire aboard "Frazer Tintern" released
Report on ferry fire aboard “Frazer Tintern” released

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB), the Irish government agency for investigating maritime accidents and incidents, has released its report on the ferry fire that broke out onboard the “Frazer Tintern” midway between Ballyhack, Co. Wexford and Passage East, Co. Waterford.

On the morning of 5 August 2021 a deck crewmember of the ferry “Frazer Tintern” reported to the Master that he smelled diesel fumes coming from the No.1/No.4 engine compartment. Upon further visual investigation, a diesel fuel leak was discovered where a fuel return line had become disconnected on the No.1 engine. Continue reading “Frazer Tintern return line fuel leak causes fire is report finding”

Fatality due to Nozomi low oxygen concentrations

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cargo holdThe Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore (TSIB) has released its accident investigation report on the incident onboard the bulker Nozomi when a seafarer died after entering a cargo hold as a result of an from oxygen deficient atmosphere.

On 19 March 2022, Nozomi arrived and anchored at the Tanjung Api-Api (TAA) anchorage, South Sumatera, Indonesia, to load coal cargo. On 1 April 2022, Nozomi waited at the anchorage for cargo export documents, and the departing pilot to embark at about 1200H. At about 1000H, the Bosun asked three ASD’s (ASD1, ASD2 and ASD3) to assist him in carrying out maintenance work (greasing) of the shipboard cargo cranes on the main deck. Continue reading “Fatality due to Nozomi low oxygen concentrations”

Poor securing led to the loss of containers from APL England

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falling cargosThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published its final report into the loss of containers from the vessel APL England off the coast of Sydney in 2020. One of the key findings noted is the importance of vessel fixtures being regularly maintained to ensure they are secure and stable.

On 11 May 2020, the 5,780 TEU fully-cellular container ship APL England departed Ningbo, China, bound for Sydney, New South Wales. The ship was loaded with 3,161 containers (5,048 TEU), with a forward draught of 11.44 m, an aft draught of 13.32 m, and a GM2 of 1.69 m. The Singapore-flagged ship was technically managed by the CMA CGM International Shipping Company Pte. Ltd (CCISC). Continue reading “Poor securing led to the loss of containers from APL England”

Onboard training for operating hatch covers is essential

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Photo of the ship before the hatch cover incident - Photo use for illustrative purposes only
Photo of the ship before the hatch cover incident – Photo use for illustrative purposes only

Hong Kong authorities have issued an investigation report following a fatal accident that happened on board a bulk carrier following an incident hatch covers, when it was en route to Port Hedland, Australia to load a cargo of salt in bulk.

During the voyage, the crew of the vessel was engaged with the main deck cleaning work and the cargo hold lime-coating work, while the C/O was co-ordinating the lime-coating operation on the main deck. When the C/O placed his body underneath the partially opened folding type hatch cover to check the condition of the cargo hold and take photos, the hydraulic oil hose of the hatch cover operating system ruptured, resulting in the sudden closure of the hydraulic operated hatch cover. The C/O was crushed to death by the hatch cover on the spot. Continue reading “Onboard training for operating hatch covers is essential”

Too much reliance on navigational aids leads to MS Edmy collision

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the ships post collisionThe Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) has published its report about the collision between the 118-metre-long cargo ship ‘MS Edmy’ and the fishing vessel ‘MS Tornado’ in Langesundsbukta Bay. As a result of the collision, significant material damage was sustained by the fishing vessel.

At 07:00 on 4 October 2022, the cargo ship ‘Edmy’ left the port of Larvik bound for Copenhagen, Denmark. There was a pilot on board until the ship reached Langesundbukta bay, where the pilot disembarked at approximately 08:00. Continue reading “Too much reliance on navigational aids leads to MS Edmy collision”

Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations

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Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations

Not long ago, a Gard member’s vessel was detained at the load port because the density of the solid bulk cargo being loaded exceeded the maximum allowable cargo density for that particular vessel. Recently, Gard was also approached by another member because the master of a capsize bulk carrier had refused the charterer’s request for alternative hold loading due to serious concerns about the ship’s safety.

The above instances appear to have come about due to a lack of knowledge of the CSR-BC Class Notations. Continue reading “Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations”

Azimut Benetti tops megayacht order book

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Photo credit: Azimut Benetti Group
Photo credit: Azimut Benetti Group

Azimut Benetti Group leads the annual ranking of the largest yacht builders. With 168 projects under construction, totalling 5,991 metres in length, Azimut Benetti Group leads the annual ranking of the largest yacht builders known as the Global Order Book by Boat International.

The ranking puts the global yacht builder as the top manufacturer among 189 shipyards, both in number of projects and total length. The gap between first and second place grew sharply over the past year, as the Italian company founded by Paolo Vitelli extended its order portfolio into 2027, recording a production value of more than €1.2 billion for the current year. Continue reading “Azimut Benetti tops megayacht order book”

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