The container vessel had visited five ports in Europe in six days, before proceeding to Asia. Before leaving for its final port in Europe the vessel had been delayed due to problems with a cargo crane. To make the scheduled berthing time at the next port the vessel had to increase speed. There was...
https://www.swedishclub.com/news/member-alert/oow-fell-asleepand-vessel-grounded/
The bulk carrier was loading wire coils. When loading was complete the crew taped across the transverse beams of all the cargo holds with Ram-Nek plastic gasket. During the vessel’s transit it sailed through heavy weather that lasted for about two days. During this time the vessel was pitching and...
https://www.swedishclub.com/news/member-alert/mss-case-february-leaking-cargo-hatch-covers/
MAIB provides lessons learnt insights on improper isolation before carrying out any tasks and how it can lead to a series of uncontrolled events dangerous for the safety of vessel and personnel.
Actions: Reviews carried out for risk assessments, work permit and qualification of personnel to perform the assigned tasks. Adequate supervision for junior crew members also taken into account.
What Happened?On a regular day, when an LPG vessel was alongside port carrying out discharge operations, there...
https://mfame.guru/lessons-learned-improper-isolation-causes-fire-and-one-fatality/
The MARINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD UK, published an investigation report which detailed the events related to a fire in the engine room onboard a vessel, due to failure of main engine components, initiated by fatigue fracture of the connecting rod small end bearing.
Actions and Recommendations: All the main engine bearing components were tested after the failure of the engine.
Improvement of procedures related to Maintenance of Class related and critical equipment , and reporting and...
https://mfame.guru/lessons-learned-main-engine-failure-causes-fire/
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in...
https://mfame.guru/unsecured-vehicle-batteries-ignited-fire-ntsb/
The latest meeting of the Nautilus Professional and Technical Forum focused on the devastating fire onboard the car carrier Fremantle Highway earlier this year. The aim was to gather members’ expertise on safety issues relating to this kind of vessel – and around the carriage of electric vehicles (EVs) on any ship type, reports Nautalis International.
The incidentNautilus head of professional and technical David Appleton acknowledged that, contrary to initial reports it was now thought that an...
The IMCA presents an incident where during launch testing of a lifeboat, a turnbuckle and shackle weighing 7kg fell 23m from the davit onto the boat.
Incident
During the launch testing of a lifeboat, a critical incident occurred. A turnbuckle and shackle, collectively weighing 7 kilograms, fell approximately 23 meters from the davit.
The equipment landed perilously close, within a meter, of a worker who was in the process of securing the falls at the lifeboat hatch....
https://mfame.guru/mechanical-failure-during-lifeboat-testing/
A Dutch Safety Board report deals with the Collision in North Sea traffic separation scheme and the lessons learnt from the accident.
Collision between the Amadeus Aquamarijn and the Belgian fishing vesselThe Dutch Safety Board has issued a report on the collision between the Amadeus Aquamarijn and the Belgian fishing vessel Z60 Blue Angel on 23 December 2021. The collision occurred in the southwesterly lane of the traffic separation scheme above the Wadden Islands. The...
https://mfame.guru/case-study-accident-involving-a-traffic-separation-scheme-in-the-north-sea/
Container shipping is a vital part of the global economy, transporting about 90% of the world’s trade. But the industry is facing new challenges and opportunities in the digital age, as e-commerce reshapes customer expectations and demands. How can container shipping adapt to these changes and remain competitive and sustainable? In this article, we will explore some of the key drivers and trends of container trade growth, and suggest some strategies for container shipping...
https://mfame.guru/container-shippings-adaptive-strategy-for-changing-customer-dynamics/
Combustible materials left unprotected near hot work led to a fire on a passenger vessel, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said. The fire resulted in $1.5 million in damages to the vessel.
IncidentThe passenger vessel was moored and out of service when a fire broke out. The vessel operated daytime and dinner jazz cruises daily on the Mississippi River, departing and returning from the French Quarter in New Orleans. No pollution or injuries were reported.