Maritime Accidents

The IMRF Awards 2019 shortlist is announced

The IMRF Awards 2019 shortlist is announced

International shortlist showcases skills and commitment to saving lives at sea across the sector and around the world

The judges for the International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards 2019 have announced their shortlist, following careful consideration of the range of extremely compelling entries from around the world. Designed to honour the outstanding commitment of dedicated Search & Rescue (SAR) professionals and volunteers everywhere, the Awards...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/01/the-imrf-awards-2019-shortlist-is-announced/

Evergreen Statement – Bangladesh Breakers Yard Fatality

Evergreen Statement — Bangladesh Breakers Yard Fatality

There have been recent reports of a fatality at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh. A worker sadly lost his life having accidentally fallen while scrapping a container ship.

Evergreen wishes to express sympathy for this loss of life and for any other resulting from an industrial accident.
According to local sources, the ship concerned is Ever Union, which had been previously owned by Evergreen. As a consequence the company was accused of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/31/evergreen-statement-bangladesh-breakers-yard-fatality/

Worker dies at Kabir Steel’s shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh

Entrance gate to one of the Kabir Steel’s shipbreaking yards – © NGO Shipbreaking Platform 2019

Worker dies at Kabir Steel’s shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh

Yesterday, cutter man Shahidul lost his life while working at Kabir Steel’s Khawja shipbreaking yard in Chattogram (f.k.a. Chittagong), Bangladesh. According to local sources, Shahidul was cutting the container ship EVER UNION (IMO 9116618) when he fell from a great height. He died on the spot.

Kabir Steel’s shipbreaking yards are part of the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/24/worker-dies-at-kabir-steels-shipbreaking-yard-in-bangladesh/

The Shipowners’ Club: Gangway Guidance Booklet

The front cover of the Gangway Guidance Booklet

The Shipowners’ Club: Gangway Guidance Booklet

The Club regularly deals with claims involving access to vessels. Given their size, the majority of vessels entered with the Club utilise gangways rather than accommodation ladders which tend to be constructed for larger vessels

To assist in mitigating such claims, the Club has produced a revised version of its practical booklet detailing correct gangway assembly, access when vessels are double banked...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/19/the-shipowners-club-gangway-guidance-booklet/

Q2 2019 Tsavliris Activities

The bunkering tanker “A.Michel”

Q2 2019 Tsavliris Activities

On 12 May 2019, the Bunkering Tanker “A. MICHEL” (GRT 4,346 – DWT 6,711), laden with 1660 tonnes IFO 380 and 950 tonnes MGO, whilst anchored at Fujairah B anchorage, UAE, suffered an underwater explosion (reported as sabotage) by way of the engine room, causing an external gaping hole on her starboard side. This resulted in the vessel’s listing due to flooding and total black out.

Another three tankers were affected by similar...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/03/q2-2019-tsavliris-activities/

HFW Briefing: The Strait of Hormuz: how can you manage the risks?

The Strait of Hormuz: how can you manage the risks?

On 20 June 2019 the US narrowly pulled back from retaliatory military strikes on Iranian targets. This was a move planned in response to Iran’s targeting of a US drone allegedly operating in Iranian airspace. These events follow a series of attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman area, most recently on the “Front Altair” and the “Kokuka Courageous”.

The security situation in the Gulf is rapidly evolving. Owners and charterers will want to keep...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/03/hfw-briefing-the-strait-of-hormuz-how-can-you-manage-the-risks/

RMT response to FAI into Scottish helicopter tragedy

RMT response to FAI into Scottish helicopter tragedy

Offshore union RMT response to Crown Office in Scotland announcement that there will be an FAI into the helicopter crash in August 2013. 

Mick Cash

Mick Cash, General Secretary of offshore workers union RMT, said;

“The time that has elapsed since this event illustrates that the process for considering prosecution and conducting inquiries is broken.

” We need an overhaul of the Judicial processes in order to avoid this kind of delay. This Inquiry...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/06/12/rmt-response-to-fai-into-scottish-helicopter-tragedy/

Allianz: Shipping losses lowest this century, but incident numbers remain high

 Allianz: Shipping losses lowest this century, but incident numbers remain high

  • Safety And Shipping Review 2019: 46 large ships lost worldwide in 2018, down by a record 50% annually and 55% below the 10-year average of 104.
  • Total losses significantly fell in accident hotspots such as South East Asia. Weather losses halved due to quieter storm year.
  • Number of shipping incidents is stable. Machinery damage is the major cause, responsible for US $1bn worth of marine insurance industry claims in...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/06/04/allianz-shipping-losses-lowest-this-century-but-incident-numbers-remain-high/

ABB enables Eckerö Line’s cruise ferry to increase operational safety

MS Finlandia. Photo courtesy of Eckerö Line

ABB enables Eckerö Line’s cruise ferry to increase operational safety

ABB’s situational awareness solution, ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision, will allow MS Finlandia to enhance safety during maneuvering and docking

ABB and Eckerö Line teams will install ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision on board cruise ferry MS Finlandia with no interruption to the ship’s schedule. In addition to the mechanical interface, ABB Marine & Ports Digital Service teams will...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/30/abb-enables-eckero-lines-cruise-ferry-to-increase-operational-safety/

DNV GL: More flexibility for safety regulations

Mooring operations involve potential risks. IMO has therefore reviewed and amended the relevant SOLAS requirements.

More flexibility for safety regulations

A proactive approach for safety
Safety is what the regulatory work of IMO and classification societies is all about. A set of draft guidelines up for final voting at MSC 101 in June 2019 addresses a number of important concerns and reflects a new regulation philosophy that promises more flexibility.

While in the past, IMO and other regulatory...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/24/dnv-gl-more-flexibility-for-safety-regulations/

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