Marine Notice

Unsafe pilot ladder = no berth at Dampier

Pictured: unsafe pilot ladders. Photo supplied: Pilbara Ports Authority.

Pilbara Ports Authority has issued new safety rules on pilot ladders, man-ropes and associated equipment to boost safety at the port. Vessels that do not meet these safety rules will not be permitted to berth.

“Pilbara Ports Authority has become aware of several recent incidents related to the failure of pilot ladders or their associated equipment caused by poor condition or improper rigging. Investigations show that these...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/unsafe-pilot-ladder-no-berth-at-dampier/

Seafarers’ training and certification requirements subject to the IGF Code

MPA Singapore issued a circular concerning training and certification requirements for seafarers on ships, subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code). The circular applies to shipowners, ship managers, masters, chief engineer officers, marine engineer officers, deck officers and ratings of Singapore registered ships subject to the IGF code.

Training and certification requirements are as follows:

  • Basic Training

Officers and ratings...

https://safety4sea.com/seafarers-training-and-certification-requirements-subject-to-the-igf-code/

Operations conducted at Vopak terminal, seafarers alert

MPA Singapore issued a marine circular concerning works taking place at Vopak Terminal. The circular is applicable to all mariners operating in the vicinity of Jong Fairway and will take effect from June 10 to September 16, 2019.

The Authority informs that the works will be conducted 24 hours daily, even in Sundays and Public Holidays.

They have deployed a Crane Barge, named TIONG WOON 37, that will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.

In addition, the operations...

https://safety4sea.com/operations-conducted-at-vopak-terminal-seafarers-alert/

MPA Singapore issues marine notice dredging ops in Damar Laut Basin

The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore published a marine notice concerning dredging works off Jurong Terminal. The notice is applicable to mariners operating in Damar Laut Basin and will be in effect from 13 May 2019 to August 30 2019.

Specifically, the Authority notes that the dredging operations will be conducting by dredgers, help in position by anchors.

Dredged materials will be transported to the designated dumping ground by barges, which will be assisted by pusher tugs.

During the...

https://safety4sea.com/mpa-singapore-issues-marine-notice-dredging-ops-in-damar-laut-basin/

MPA Singapore alerts on sea survey off raffles reserved anchorage

MPA Singapore issued an alert concerning vessels’ sailing through specific working areas at the port of Singapore. Specifically, the port marine notice focuses on mariners that are to operate off raffles reserved anchorage that they should be careful when sailing through the working area.

Specifically, the working hours will be from 0800 hours to 1800 hours daily on weekdays only.

Underwater surveys will be conducted to establish the current profiles and wave heights in the working area. A safety...

https://safety4sea.com/mpa-singapore-alerts-on-sea-survey-off-raffles-reserved-anchorage/