The Standard Club is working with the Confidential
Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) to promote safety at sea and
accident prevention. CHIRP receives reports of hazardous incidents which they
investigate with the ship’s owner. The case studies and lessons learnt
are published in their quarterly bulletin Maritime Feedback
in both written and video form. These videos provide excellent material for
discussion during a ship’s safety committee meeting.
The third
bulletin looks at three hazards which put seafarers in danger.
In the first
case a large car carrier, under pilotage and with a tug attached astern, was
entering a lock in poor visibility, when the engine failed to operate astern.
Emergency action was taken by the bridge team. This example
underlines the importance of clear briefings and pre-arrival checks between
pilot and master, including testing of procedures, well in advance. The engine
on this ship had failed to start twice, which should have been highlighted.
Deck officers should also be involved in the design of deck layout to raise
potential issues. In the second
example, a ship was moored on a berth which was too small and consequently its
stern lines were badly deployed. A passing passenger ship caused a dangerous
surge. This incident highlights many hazards, in particular:
·
the badly chosen berth
·
the incorrect application of stern
lines
·
crew standing in the dangerous
snap-back zone
In the last
report, a fouled anchor on a super yacht lead to a crew member engaging in an
extremely hazardous operation to clear the obstruction while the yacht was
underway. The seafarer put himself in danger and there did not seem to be any
supervision of the operation. Health and safety awareness should be promoted on
all types of vessel, and a safety culture reinforced within the company,
including safe working procedures.
The bulletin is available for viewing,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0jnWD7viwo&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0jnWD7viwo&feature=youtu.be
Source: The Standard P&I Club
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