Report

Failure to follow procedures leads to collision with bridge

The Japan Transport Safety Board issued a report concerning the collision of the 25,431-ton cargo vessel ERNA OLDENDORFF, with the Oshima Bridge, in Obatake Seto, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, during the early hours of Monday, October 22, 2018.
  • The incident

It was 00:27 on Monday, October 22, 2018, when ERNA OLDENDORFF collided with Oshima Bridge, as was proceeding east in Obatake Seto towards a privately-operated berth in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

A master, a second officer and 19...

https://safety4sea.com/failure-to-follow-procedures-leads-to-collision-with-bridge/

Vessels’ speed limits to have positive impact on the environment

A newly-launched study focuses on the importance of reducing shipping emissions and its benefits in favour of humans’ health, nature and the environment. The report highlights that a 20% reduction would decrease GHG emissions, as well as curb pollutants that pose great risks on human health, as black carbon and nitrogen oxides.

Accordingly, this study launched by campaign groups Seas at Risk and Transport & Environment is based on existent research that suggests that slowing down ships will have...

https://safety4sea.com/vessels-speed-limits-to-have-positive-impact-on-the-environment/

Lack of experience leads to collision between frigate and oil tanker

The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN), the Defence Accident Investigation Board Norway (DAIBN) together with the Marine Safety Investigation Unit of Malta and the Spanish Standing Commission for Maritime Accident and Incident Investigations (CIAIM) have conducted a joint investigation for...

https://safety4sea.com/lack-of-experience-leads-to-collision-between-frigate-and-oil-tanker/

Singapore is ready to adopt AI technologies

Olivier Wyman forum launched the “Global Cities’ AI Readiness Index” ranking more than 100 countries on their readiness to adopt AI and other technologies, with Singapore winning the first place as the most prepared to adopt AI technologies.

Generally, Singapore is already amongst the countries that have adapted to technological initiatives; Being amongst the most digitalized centres, Singapore’s newly launched Center of Excellence for autonomous and remotely operated vessels (CEAOPS) aims to be...

https://safety4sea.com/singapore-is-ready-to-adopt-ai-technologies/

Guidance for proper operation of scrubbers for Singapore-ships

MPA Singapore published an advisory to help Singapore-registered ships to operate safely and prevent pollution during installation and operation of scrubbers. The advisory shares observations from shipboard inspections carried out by Flag State and Port State Control, and documents best practices.

Installation

Integration of scrubber engine room systems

Consideration should be given to system component compatibility like piping and electrical cable connections, materials, ratings, etc. Also to be...

https://safety4sea.com/guidance-for-proper-operation-of-scrubbers-for-singapore-ships/

Human Rights at Sea Latest News: Pacific Fisheries Abuses: Testimony of Fijian Fishing Widows, Mother and Sister

Pacific Fisheries Abuses: Testimony of Fijian Fishing Widows, Mother and Sister

24th July 2019

“He was stabbed with a knife below his heart by a Chinese crewman.”

London. UK. In partnership with Fijian-based NGO, Pacific Dialogue, Human Rights at Sea publishes the fifth case study in the current series exposing the consequences and challenges for families of seafarers who have suffered and died as a result of human and labour rights abuses onboard Fijian-crewed fishing vessels.

Human Rights at Sea...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/25/human-rights-at-sea-latest-news-pacific-fisheries-abuses-testimony-of-fijian-fishing-widows-mother-and-sister/

Final report on Quiet Ship Design Workshop issued

Acentech, a Cambridge, Mass.-based noise, vibration and acoustical consulting firm, has issued its final report to Transport Canada concerning the Quiet Ship Workshop held at the International Maritime Headquarters (IMO) in London this past January and February.

The workshop was chaired by Acentech principal consultant, Michael Bahtiarian who also authored the report, “Quieting ships to protect the marine environment.”

The technical workshop’s final report was issued April 19, 2019, and is...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/final-report-on-quiet-ship-design-workshop-issued/

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