Maritime Accidents

OCIMF releases fourth edition of Effective Mooring

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 OCIMF releases fourth edition of Effective Mooring

4 March 2019 London Mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe.

That’s why the Oil Companies International Marine Forum produced Effective Mooring, which has just been released in its fourth edition. Written for crew on board oil tankers, barges and terminals, it gives crew a general introduction to mooring and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/04/ocimf-releases-fourth-edition-of-effective-mooring/

The IMRF Awards 2019 – for maritime search and rescue – are now open for nominations

The IMRF Awards 2019 are now open for nominations​

It’s time to thank the exceptional, inspirational people who save lives at sea

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF)   is calling for outstanding individuals, teams, professionals or volunteers, companies and organisations involved in maritime search and rescues (SAR) – all around the world – to be nominated for an IMRF Award 2019.

“The World Health Organisation estimates that 40 people drown every hour around the world, but...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/04/the-imrf-awards-2019-for-maritime-search-and-rescue-are-now-open-for-nominations/

LCC: Constructive Total Loss and SCOPIC

James Turner, QC of Quandrat Chambers

Members will be aware of the significant Court of Appeal judgment in “The Renos” last year. The claim dealt with the question of whether SCOPIC costs could count towards a CTL calculation in a Hull and Machinery claim. Because of the way in which SCOPIC operates, it is more likely to apply in the salvage of smaller vessels, so the ruling was of particular interest to our type of membership.

The case has now been listed for appeal at the Supreme Court, with a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/06/lcc-constructive-total-loss-and-scopic/

North P&I Club launches Can Test training pack

Simon MacLeod, Deputy Director (Loss Prevention), North P&I

February 5, 2019 – North P&I Club has launched its comprehensive new series of bite-sized training packs to help seafarers avoid the contributing factors to workplace casualties, as well as unplanned events that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so.

112 seafarers’ lives have been lost since 2007 as a result of suspected bulk cargo liquefaction, therefore the first in North’s series of bite-sized...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/05/north-pi-club-launches-can-test-training-pack/

The Killing of Fesaitu Riamkau: A Fijian Crewman

15 January 2019 Any advice for people going to sea? “It’s up to them. Anything can happen at sea.” Munivai Taukave Lorenti London.UK. Human Rights at Sea today publishes a new redacted case study, including witness statements detailing the background to the killing of Fesaitu Riamkau in Panama, a Fijian crewman working onboard a…

The post The Killing of Fesaitu Riamkau: A Fijian Crewman appeared first on Human Rights At Sea.

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Shadi Elserafy: The Smuggling of Migrants across the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/16/the-killing-of-fesaitu-riamkau-a-fijian-crewman/

The BDI@1,339: another Capes classic spike!

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 43 points – once again thanks to the Capes!!! Geopolitics dodgy. John Faraclas’ daily briefing:

The Capes’ BCI  stood at 2,080 plus 155  !!!

The Panamaxes’ BPI  cliched just a point and now read 1,473  .-

Same story for the Supras’ BSI now at 951 points. Good to see even one point plus…

The Handies’ BHSI at 625 –  no change

The last published brought some more hope for the Wets: BDTI   (Dities) 1,160    +14 and BCTI Cleans)    876  +15

The WTI fell to...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/12/07/the-bdi1339-another-capes-classic-spike/

The BDI@1,296; “thanks” once again to the Capes… but: Caution should be observed!

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 59 points earlier on today as the questionable Capes’ BCI clinched another three-digit points and now stand at 1,925 which is 186 plus since yesterday… and soon might be over and above the 2,000 threshold! John Faraclas’ daily brief:

The Panamaxes’ BPI was down two points at 1,472 proving how bad in reality the market is. It is just a Capes’ market; end of the story
A point plus for the Supras’ BSI now at 950…
No change for the Handies with the BHSI...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/12/05/the-bdi1296-thanks-once-again-to-the-capes-but-caution-should-be-observed/

OCIMF and INTERTANKO release new guidance on competency and learning from incidents

30 November 2018 – (London) OCIMF and INTERTANKO have today released two new information papers that will help improve safety in the energy shipping industry.

The result of a joint initiative between the two organisations, the papers look at two key areas:  competency and learning from incidents.

Behavioural Competency Assessment and Verification for Vessel Operators presents a system for assessing competency in seafarers.

“The behavioural competency assessment and verification system represents...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/30/ocimf-and-intertanko-release-new-guidance-on-competency-and-learning-from-incidents/

London P&I Club issues loss prevention guide for coal cargoes

THE London P&I Club has published a loss prevention guide on risks associated with the carriage of coal cargoes, with particular emphasis on gas monitoring and ventilation.

The guide, written by Paul Willis, Senior Associate with UK-based forensic investigation and root cause analysis specialist Hawkins, notes that the management of coal cargoes and the proper use of gas detection equipment are key elements in the prevention of coal fire claims. It details the fundamental requirements relating...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/21/london-pi-club-issues-loss-prevention-guide-for-coal-cargoes/

VIKING’s LifeCraft™ passes toughest ever test at sea

VIKING LifeCraft HWST 2018

Rough seas with wave heights up to 50% above the stipulated heavy weather testing requirements proved no obstacle for VIKING’s innovative LifeCraft™ system, paving the way for cruise ship operators worldwide to benefit from all the advantages that this new hybrid – intended to replace lifeboats/liferafts – has to offer.

It is considered to be the most exciting innovation in passenger evacuation systems in decades – and now, despite unusually challenging test...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/19/vikings-lifecraft-passes-toughest-ever-test-at-sea/

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