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USCG publishes guidance on how to comply with SOLAS amendments on life-saving appliances

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The US Coast Guard issued a new circular providing guidance to the maritime industry and Coast Guard personnel on how vessel owners and operators may comply with amendments to SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 3 and 20 regarding life-saving appliances, that will enter into force from 1st January 2020.

The Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-19, “Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul And Repair Of Lifeboats And Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances And Release Gear” dated Nov. 20, 2019, supersedes and cancels NVIC 04-07.

Amendments on life saving appliances were adopted during the 96th session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 96) in May 2016, Continue reading “USCG publishes guidance on how to comply with SOLAS amendments on life-saving appliances”

NTSB report blames vessel fire on lack of hot work training and poor safety management

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Photo credit: US Coast Guard
Photo credit: US Coast Guard

The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has published an accident report on a fire that took place on the fishing vessel Jeanette which at the time of the incident was pier side at the American Samoa Government (ASG) container facility in the Port of Pago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa, with 18 crewmembers and one shoreside vessel representative on board.

At about 1130 local time on December 5, 2018, one of the duties the crewmembers had to conduct was to remove wasted sections of the overhead frames on the wet deck and weld in new sections. Three crewmembers were responsible of conducting this task; two who would conduct the welding, or “hot work,” and one who would serve as the fire watch. The welders reported to the assistant engineer, and the fire Continue reading “NTSB report blames vessel fire on lack of hot work training and poor safety management”

Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the IIMS UAE Branch

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On the evening of 19 November, nearly 100 invited guests assembled in the Grand Lounge on the famous old ship, the Queen Elizabeth 2, (now permanently moored at Port Rashid in Dubai), for a splendid cocktail party to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the IIMS UAE Branch. The event was kindly and generously sponsored by HFW, represented by Richard Strub, who said a few words.

Once the canapes had been finished, IIMS CEO, Mike Schwarz thanked President, Capt Zarir Irani, the local UAE Branch Chairman, Capt Omprakash Marayil and his committee colleagues for their efforts, both in terms of securing such a prestigious and historic venue to mark this special celebration and for delivering a great event.

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Australian Superyacht Rendezvous fourth annual in 2020 to be hosted in Whitsundays

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Australian Superyacht Rendezvous fourth annual in 2020
Australian Superyacht Rendezvous fourth annual in 2020

Organisers have announced that the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous will be hosted in the Whitsundays by Coral Sea Marina Resort from 16th to 18th October 2020.

Recognised internationally as the South Pacific’s leading superyacht event, the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous, which has been staged on the Gold Coast since its inception in 2017, will make an exciting move to the Great Barrier Reef. Invitation only events will be staged across the three days for attending Continue reading “Australian Superyacht Rendezvous fourth annual in 2020 to be hosted in Whitsundays”

STI WINNIE: Report reveals lack of warning signs resulted in electrician’s fatality

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Electrocution onboard the vessel STI WINNIE
Electrocution onboard the vessel STI WINNIE

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has released an accident report into the fatal injury of an oil tanker electrician, who was electrocuted onboard the vessel STI WINNIE.

On 2 May, 2019, the oil tanker STI WINNIE, owned by Scorpio Marine Management, was sailing in the Arabian Gulf with a final destination the Ras Laffan, Qatar. While the electrician of the vessel was trying to maintain the inert gas (IG) scrubber pump starter panel, he was exposed to high volumes of electrical energy and lost his life.

The crew members found the electrician lying with his head and his hands inside a local group starter panel (LGSP) cabinet. They immediately provide Continue reading “STI WINNIE: Report reveals lack of warning signs resulted in electrician’s fatality”

AIBN report says Engine lubricating oil tank levels should be maintained according to instructions

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AIBN publishes report. Viking Sky arriving Molde sunday afternoon. Photo credit: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg, Scanpix
AIBN publishes report. Viking Sky arriving Molde sunday afternoon. Photo credit: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg, Scanpix

The AIBN (Accident Investigation Board of Norway) has published its accident report following the engine failure on the Norwegian cruise ship Viking Sky during a storm in the Norwegian sea, which resulted in the vessel drifting in rough waters just 100 meters of land.

On March 23, 2019, the cruise vessel experienced a black-out and loss of propulsion in gale to storm force conditions in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian Coast. The master immediately sent out a mayday as the ship drifted towards shore. Continue reading “AIBN report says Engine lubricating oil tank levels should be maintained according to instructions”

NTSB report calls USCG to follow its recommendations on duck boat sinking

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NTSB published a Marine Safety Recommendation Report on Stretch Duck 7
NTSB published a Marine Safety Recommendation Report on Stretch Duck 7

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published a Marine Safety Recommendation Report following its findings on the fatal accident on the DUKW Amphibious Vessel, Stretch Duck 7. This follows a preliminary report that has already been published and circulated, calling the USCG to require sufficient buoyancy for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels and to require the removal of canopies, side curtains and their associated framing while underway for those without sufficient reserve buoyancy.

On the evening of July 19, 2018, 17 of the 31 persons aboard the Stretch Duck 7 died Continue reading “NTSB report calls USCG to follow its recommendations on duck boat sinking”

Sea Mist: Accident investigation report on man overboard fatality from single-handed fishing boat

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Sea Mist
Sea Mist

At about 1225 on 27 March 2019, the skipper/owner of the single-handed creel boat Sea Mist, became entangled in a back rope while shooting creels and was hauled overboard. No-one witnessed the accident. However, the skipper’s son, who was nearby on his own fishing vessel, Ocean Lee, saw Sea Mist circling shortly afterwards and raised the alarm. At 1321, Sea Mist’s skipper was recovered from the water by the crew from a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat. He was declared deceased on arrival at hospital.

Sea Mist’s skipper was working alone on deck without a personal flotation device Continue reading “Sea Mist: Accident investigation report on man overboard fatality from single-handed fishing boat”

Transport Malta: Failure of engine room lashing led to fatal injuries says report

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Accident report about the Maersk Jaipur published by Transport Malta
Accident report about the Maersk Jaipur published by Transport Malta

Transport Malta has published an accident report about the Maersk Jaipur, a vessel which faced navigation challenges in rough weather conditions. Work was suspended due to the bad weather, but equipment in the engine room broke and fatally injured two crewmembers.

On 08 October 2018, Maersk Jaipur was sailing through heavy weather conditions, heading to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The vessel was rolling in the heavy seas.

At about 0900, the crew conducted a heavy weather checklist and resulted in the Continue reading “Transport Malta: Failure of engine room lashing led to fatal injuries says report”

EMSA annual overview of marine casualties and incidents 2019 published

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EMSA publish report for 2019
EMSA publish report for 2019

The EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) has released its study on marine casualties and incidents in its annual report. It shows a steady situation, but highlights that fishing vessels remain the category of ship with the highest number of ships lost over the 2011-2018 period.

With 3,174 occurrences reported in 2018, the total number of occurrences recorded in the EMSA EMCIP (European Marine Casualty Information Platform) database has grown to over 23000 representing an average of 3,239 marine casualties or incidents per year over the past five years.

The number of very serious casualties had continuously decreased since 2014; Continue reading “EMSA annual overview of marine casualties and incidents 2019 published”

ABS publishes a guide for firefighting cargo areas of container carriers

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ABS publishes a guide for firefighting cargo areas of container carriers
ABS publishes a guide for firefighting cargo areas of container carriers

ABS has recently released a Guide for Firefighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers, in which it presents guidelines and notations for addressing this high profile issue.

This Guide is for the use of designers, builders, owners and operators in the marine industry and specifies the ABS requirements.

Those ABS requirements focus on fire safety in four key areas:
1. fire-fighting for containers stowed on deck
2. fire-fighting for containers stowed below
3. fire safety of the deckhouse
4. container hold flooding as a measure for fire-fighting. Continue reading “ABS publishes a guide for firefighting cargo areas of container carriers”

Marine Surveying International Fest II is coming on 10 and 12 December 2019

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Marine Surveying International Fest II is coming soon
Marine Surveying International Fest II is coming soon

Following the success of the inaugural online only event last year, the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) is delighted to present Marine Surveying International Fest II in two parts. We have lined up a feast of education and information for yacht and small craft surveyors on Tuesday 10th December (view the speaker schedule) and for commercial ship surveyors on Thursday 12 December (view the speaker schedule) – both commencing at 06.00 UK time. You do not need to be a member of IIMS to participate in the Fest.

Building on 2018, these two days seek to recognise the importance of the profession of marine surveying and promote the vital role surveyors perform in keeping lives safe at sea. No matter what time zone you are based in around the world, or area of surveying you work in, we hope to offer something of interest to you. The day will equally appeal to those who work with, or engage surveyors, or touch the profession in some way. Continue reading “Marine Surveying International Fest II is coming on 10 and 12 December 2019”

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