ABS has published a new notation that enables containership operators to load an additional tier of containers on deck with reduced risk of loss due to parametric rolling. Called
CLP-V(PARR), it combines the ABS Computer Lashing Program notation with mandatory parametric roll guidance to allow operators to optimize stowage and lashing of containers without loss of safety margin.
“Optimizing container loading is key to efficient vessel operations but also has a foundational impact on safety,...
As per Customer Advisory dated January 10, 2021, MV Madrid Bridge, serving in East Coast 4 (EC4) Service, suffered container collapse in the North Atlantic Ocean during transit to her next port of call in New York, USA.
Based on initial investigations, it is estimated that approximately 60 units were overboard, and 80 units were damage. The numbers may be updated after further investigations.
Representation Image – Credits: amsa.gov.au
The vessel is currently proceeding towards the East Coast of...
From 1 September, the Harbour Master’s division of the Port of Rotterdam Authority will effectively enforce in the event of violations of the new regulations of the Port Regulations regarding lashing at sea. This means violators may be booked. Since April, it has been prohibited for all seagoing vessels to lash or release containers and other goods while at sea. Until now, the Port Authority limited itself to providing information.
Image Credits: portofrotterdam.com
“This measure is in line with...
As the pandemic pushes the demand for things, carriers are under pressure to deliver faster and in this rush several containers have been toppling over. Lately, there have been many incidents of container toppling over and getting lost at the sea, in recent times.
The high-speed delivery has sparked risks and errors in container safety. This has been the biggest recorded container loss spike in the last 7 years.
As many as 3000 boxes have been lost in the sea last year and in these first 4 months...
Container Shipping Supporting Seafarers (CSSS) has voiced concern over the physical and psychological impact of a container stack collapse on the seafarer.
CSSS, a volunteer group established in 2017 by Philip Eastell, believes that stack failure can result not only in physical injury or fatality but also cause post-traumatic stress disorders and similar conditions.
“To be working onboard a large vessel during a major stow collapse must be an extremely stressful experience. The sheer movement of...
Chidori Ship Holding LLC as owners and NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd as managers of the container vessel ONE Apus (IMO# 9806079) can confirm that the ship is now safely berthed in the Port of Kobe after losing 1,816 containers overboard when it encountered severe weather on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Image Credits: @nobuya0827 – Twitter
A full safety inspection of the vessel and its remaining cargo will now take place with the assistance of local emergency services to ensure that there is no threat...
https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-one-apus-reaches-port-of-kobe-with-dislodged-containers/
Container ship UNI FLORIDA was involved in yet another incident of containers toppling off the stern of the vessel as it was on its voyage from Saudi Arabia, arriving at Jebel Ali on the 27th of July, 2020.
Images and videos shot by local observers have surfaced showing the container damage on the ship, as stacked containers leaned dangerously on its side, while some may have fallen into the sea.
The last incident similar to this had occurred in 2007 when the ship sailed under her maiden name:...
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching a focused inspection campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on containerships visiting Australian ports. The post AMSA starts…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/amsa-starts-campaign-targeting-cargo-securing-on-containerships/
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released APL England to allow the ship to sail from Australia to undertake repairs in China.
The ship will leave the Port of Brisbane this evening without cargo and with a new Master. AMSA inspectors attended APL England and were satisfied that the ship was fit to sail to China to undertake repairs. The ship’s previous Master who is facing multiple charges relating to the incident, will leave the ship and be repatriated home.
Prior to allowing...
Six European shortsea and feeder ship operators have filed an official complaint to the European Commission, claiming that attempts of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to force…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/european-feeder-operators-taking-lashing-complaint-to-the-ec/