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Transport Malta: crew member dies while rigging portable cargo hold light

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Crewmember dies while rigging a portable cargo hold light in Turkey.
Crewmember dies while rigging a portable cargo hold light in Turkey.

Transport Malta has released a report on the death of a crew member on the deck of the MV Drawsko while rigging a portable cargo hold light in Turkey.

On 8 September 2023, MV Drawsko was loading a cargo of grain, at the port of Iskenderun, Türkiye. During that night, the duty ordinary seafarer was tasked with rigging up portable lights in cargo hold no. 1. Several minutes later, however, the duty officer found the ordinary seafarer lying unconscious on deck, clutching a portable light. Attempts to revive the ordinary seafarer, by the crew members as well as paramedics, were unsuccessful. Continue reading “Transport Malta: crew member dies while rigging portable cargo hold light”

Transport Canada launches national trial for remote vessel inspections

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Ship Safety Bulletin No. 23/2024 regarding the launch of a national trial for remote remote vessel inspections
Ship Safety Bulletin No. 23/2024 regarding the launch of a national trial for remote vessel inspections

Transport Canada has issued Ship Safety Bulletin No. 23/2024 regarding the launch of a national trial for remote vessel inspections of grain and concentrates in bulk.

This trial will run from September 2024 to September 2025 and is part of Transport Canada’s broader efforts to modernize the marine inspection process. The primary goal is to determine whether remote inspections can be as effective as physical, in-person inspections in ensuring compliance with the Cargo, Fumigation, and Tackle Regulations (CFTR), which are key to safeguarding maritime safety. Continue reading “Transport Canada launches national trial for remote vessel inspections”

Turkey issues new ballast water requirements

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Turkey issues new ballast water requirements
Turkey issues new ballast water requirements

P&I club The American Club has issued an alert to inform members of new ballast water requirements in Turkey.

The club says Turkish authorities have recently issued a notice regarding their efforts to ensure that foreign flagged vessels have met the Regulation D-2 ballast water performance standard as required by the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) that went into force on 8 September this year. Continue reading “Turkey issues new ballast water requirements”

MAIB report: Fall from height on carrier Equinox Seas kills crewman

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Fall from height on carrier kills crewman
Fall from height on carrier Equinox Seas kills crewman

On 17 April 2023, a crewman on board Equinox Seas was fatally injured when he fell 10m down an open ventilation trunk where a fan had been removed for maintenance by the shipyard.

Safety Issues
– The barrier controls in place in the fan room were insufficient to mitigate the risk of falling from height
– The specific risks associated with the fan removal had not been assessed or mitigated, which put staff at risk from those hazards
– Safety on board Equinox Seas was not effectively managed during the entire stay at the shipyard Continue reading “MAIB report: Fall from height on carrier Equinox Seas kills crewman”

ClassNK releases updated Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers

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ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers (Edition 3.0)
ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers (Edition 3.0)

ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers (Edition 3.0), which covers essential details to examine the safety of carriers to spur related technological developments.

To construct a supply chain for hydrogen, which is expected to be a clean energy source in a decarbonized society, the development of liquefied hydrogen carriers that enable large-scale and efficient transportation is progressing actively.

IMO has worked on establishing safety requirements for liquefied hydrogen carriers that must keep cargo at an extremely low temperature Continue reading “ClassNK releases updated Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers”

Classification societies join forces to form YSEC: Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium

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Classification societies join forces to form YSEC
Classification societies join forces to form YSEC

Leading global classification societies Lloyd’s Register (LR), RINA, DNV, Bureau Veritas (BV) and ABS, announce the establishment of the Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium (YSEC) at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024.

The new consortium is committed to driving forward the safety and environmental performance of yachts, promoting and advising on achieving the best practices in the industry.

The yacht sector has a considerable need for a unified consortium Continue reading “Classification societies join forces to form YSEC: Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium”

World Maritime Day 2024

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Graphic with text saying IMO Navigating the future: Safety first! for World Maritime Day 2024The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) is joining the global community in celebrating World Maritime Day 2024 – Navigating the future: Safety first!

This year’s theme recognises that safety remains paramount in such a changing environment, whether it pertains to seafarers handling new green fuels, safeguarding passengers in the latest cruise ships, regulating AI-managed autonomous ships or ensuring cybersecurity in a digital world.

This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

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IMO issues amendments to lifeboat maintenance and inspection requirements

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IMO issues amendments to lifeboat maintenance and inspection requirements
IMO issues amendments to lifeboat maintenance and inspection requirements

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued resolution MSC.559(108) amending the requirements for the maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul, and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances, and release gear.

The amendments aim to keep safety protocols current, particularly concerning ventilation systems for totally enclosed lifeboats. This is in response to advancements in safety practices and lessons learned from past incidents.

The resolution recalls previous decisions, notably Resolution MSC.402(96), which set forth the initial requirements for the maintenance and examination of lifesaving equipment. Continue reading “IMO issues amendments to lifeboat maintenance and inspection requirements”

Practical guidance to safe and secure gangway operations

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Britannia P&I Club has published some practical guidance to ensure the safe use and management of gangway operations
Britannia P&I Club has published some practical guidance to ensure the safe use and management of gangway operations

The Britannia P&I Club has published some practical guidance to ensure the safe use and management of gangway operations on board ships, emphasizing both safety and security.

A gangway refers to a platform, a walkway or a ramp connecting the ship to land or other vessels and is used as a means of safe access for the crew (and other personnel). The gangway must be properly rigged and maintained to prevent accidents or injuries and to counter the movement from tidal streams, swell, cargo operations and surge movements caused by ships in the vicinity. Continue reading “Practical guidance to safe and secure gangway operations”

IMO CCC 10 key outcomes

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IMO CCC 10 key outcomes
IMO CCC 10 key outcomes

The sub-committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (IMO CCC) met in September to review or update relevant codes including the IMSBC, IMDG, IGF and IGC Codes.
This sub-committee is where all matters related to the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, containers, and zero and low carbon fuels are discussed. Lloyd’s Register has published the following summary of the meeting:

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CINS releases Comprehensive Guidelines for Carriage of Charcoal in Containers

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The carriage of charcoal in containers poses significant fire risks due to the potential for self-heating and spontaneous ignition.
The carriage of charcoal in containers poses significant fire risks due to the potential for self-heating and spontaneous ignition.

The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) explains that charcoal is a widely used material for various purposes, including cooking, heating, and industrial processes and it is often transported in shipping containers. The carriage of charcoal in containers poses significant fire risks due to the potential for self-heating and spontaneous ignition.

Charcoal is described in the IMDG Code as “Black material originating from organic sources. Particularly includes carbon blacks, of animal or vegetable origin other non-activated carbon materials and Continue reading “CINS releases Comprehensive Guidelines for Carriage of Charcoal in Containers”

Hazards when transporting biological liquid cargo

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NMA has issued an update following explosion
NMA has issued an update for transporting biological liquid cargo following explosion

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has issued an update for transporting biological liquid cargo following explosion after hot work was carried out near a vent from a tank containing fish silage.

Fish silage is fresh fish residue and formic acid. The acid conserves the residue and delays the process of decomposition. When organic material decomposes in environments where there is little air, hazardous gases may form. Continue reading “Hazards when transporting biological liquid cargo”

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