communication onboard

Monitoring crew communications could lead to ‘worrying implications’, Nautilus says

The introduction of new technology designed to save money by restricting crew access to email and the internet, has ‘worrying implications’, Nautilus International stated. Such systems help managers cut costs, monitor data usage, apply tougher security and control onboard connectivity.

Through these systems fleet managers and owners have complete control of communications, instead of needing to be on board the vessel. They can also set data limits and real-time usage alerts and block individual...

https://safety4sea.com/monitoring-crew-communications-could-lead-to-worrying-implications-nautilus-says/

USCG experiences communication problems in Prince William Sound

The US Coast Guard Alaska issued a statement informing that Sector Anchorage watchstanders are having intermittent communications in a 3,745 square-mile area of Prince William Sound, Alaska, and may not be able to hear mariners on VHF-FM radio.

Specifically, Cmdr. Scott Smith, chief of response for Coast Guard Sector Anchorage reported that the Coast Guard has been working to the solution of the problem, by analyzing and restoring tge radio coverage for Prince William Sound.

I urge mariners to...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-experiences-communication-problems-in-prince-william-sound/

Maritime NZ: Boating fatalities highly linked to inadequate communication

With respect to the recently-released figures on boating safety in New Zealand, Maritime NZ stressed that waterproof communications can save a life: An estimated 59% of recreational boating fatalities involve inadequate communications, and only 40% of boaties report having two ways to call for help every time they go on the water.

The latest boating research shows 40% of boaties take two waterproof ways to call for help every time and a further 16% most of the time they go on the water, but that...

https://safety4sea.com/maritime-nz-boating-fatalities-highly-linked-to-inadequate-communication/

Collision linked to poor communication between Pilot and Master

Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) issued an investigation report on the collision of two container ships while Hanshin Port, Kobe Area, Japan, in May 2018. The incident resulted to no fatalities, but it highlighted issues associated with poor communication and misjudgment.

The incident

The container ship ‘NYK Venus’, carrying 30 people onboard, was turning toward the south entrance of Rokko Island East Coast of Kobe Area of Hanshin Port from the northeastward under escort by a Pilot.

The...

https://safety4sea.com/collision-linked-to-poor-communication-between-pilot-and-master/

New training programme seeks to address seafarers’ stress

British seafarer welfare charity Mission to Seafarers announced the launch of its new WeCare Social Communications and Financial Literacy training programme, a training initiative aiming to address rising levels of stress among seafarers brought on by financial pressures and the misuse of social networking platforms.

Supported by the UK P&I Club, the WeCare Finance Literacy programme will provide informative money management guidance to help seafarers and their families have better control over...

https://safety4sea.com/new-training-programme-seeks-to-address-seafarers-stress/

Marlink to provide new hybrid communication service

Marlink will introduce a new hybrid communication service. Sealink Global 4G will enable fast, low-latency mobile services when in network range while complementing VSAT connectivity when in regulated regions.

The Sealink Global 4G service package is based on an onboard connectivity kit with options incorporating Wi-Fi antenna, a Global 4G subscription and a subscription to Tampnet, an offshore communication network for ships operating in the North Sea or the Gulf of Mexico.

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https://safety4sea.com/marlink-to-provide-new-hybrid-communication-service/

Cosco Busan: Lack of communication, poor oversight and 53,500 gallons of oil in San Francisco Bay

It has been almost 12 years since the Hong Kong-flagged container ship ‘Cosco Busan’ allided with the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, causing one of the most discussed oil spills in US waters. The incident is a good example of how lack of communication and poor oversight for an efficient implementation of the SMS can lead to serious environmental incidents.

Accident details: At a glance

  • Type of accident: Allision
  • Vessel(s) involved: Cosco Busan (container ship)
  • Date: 07 November 2007
  • Place: S...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-cosco-busan-lack-of-communication-poor-oversight-and-53500-gallons-of-oil-in-san-francisco-bay/

PortCDM boosts port call operations

Today’s ports calls are increasing to be more and more inefficient, according to a study. Yet, cross-industry collaboration and data sharing are the ones to potentially enhance the fleet and capacity utilization. As the Global Maritime Forum reports, the study presented an analysis of nine European ports, meaning four ports in the Mediterranean and five ports in the Nordic region, noting that a variety of cargo vessels spent the 60-70% of their port time at a berth.

Additionally, about 40-65% is...

https://safety4sea.com/portcdm-boosts-port-call-operations/

BRM: Avoiding the Single Point of Failure

The fundamental principal in Bridge Resource Management (BRM) is that vessel navigation and operation is not one-man show. BRM makes use of all available resources onboard (equipment, information, human resource) to ensure the safe completion of vessel’s voyage. Likewise in all operating systems, the navigation and handling of vessel should be protected by a single point of failure.

A point subject to single point of failure is the part of equipment (or operating system) which if it fails will...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-brm-avoiding-the-single-point-of-failure/

Marlink: Securing available connectivity onboard is vital

While the voting procedure for the 2019 SMART4SEA Awards is open, Mr. Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime of Marlink, highlights that connectivity is crucial for safe operations and talks about his company’s solutions for which Marlink has been shortlisted in the ‘Connectivity’ category alongside other distinguished nominees. Mr. Olsen notes that demand for bandwidth is on rise which is important because available connectivity improves life onboard, keeping the crew happy and in touch with...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-marlink-securing-available-connectivity-onboard-is-vital/

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