safety measures

Vessel hygiene to prevent COVID-19 spread

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever maintaining a good housekeeping onboard can help prevent the virus spread. In view of this, the American P&I Club reminds key tips which are important to follow in general for a safe workplace onboard a vessel.

The appearance of ships and shipboard equipment on the outside suggests how well things are operating on the inside, and more importantly contributes to the health, safety and happiness of the vessel and crew.

”Housekeeping oversights rarely go...

https://safety4sea.com/vessel-hygiene-to-prevent-covid-19-spread/

UK MAIB issues its first 2020 Safety Digest

The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its first Safety Digest for 2020, including cases detailing accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.

Andrew Moll, Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents comments that “If I had a £1 for every time a manager has asked me how they can ensure that their staff are ‘doing the right thing’ I would be a rich man by now,” adding that

There are no simple answers: if there were, people would not be...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-maib-issues-its-first-2020-safety-digest/

MPA Singapore Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Safety Measures

MPA Singapore has issued a Port Marine Circular dated 23 Mar 2020, which will be in effect from 23 Mar 2020, 2359 hrs, reads the circular published on their website.

About the advisory

Capt Kevin Wong port master Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued advisory for shore personnel and ship crew visiting or working onboard vessels alongside wharves, in shipyards and at anchorages.

Calibrated and risk-based approach 

Short term visits

  1. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation is...

http://mfame.guru/mpa-singapore-issues-advisory-on-covid-19-safety-measures/

Wärtsilä delivers its Vessel Traffic Solution to fogbound Peruvian port

Wärtsilä’s Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) will be delivered in the Port of Callao, in Peru, on January 2021 to ensure that port operations will be conducted in a safe manner, given that the port is frequently dealing with fog and haze.

Specifically, Wärtsilä will provide its technology to ensure uninterrupted port operations, while increasing safety levels and facilitating arrival, docking and departures for visiting ships.

The system consists of solid-state IALA Advanced radar, long-range thermal...

https://safety4sea.com/wartsila-delivers-its-vessel-traffic-solution-to-fogbound-peruvian-port/

Precautions for vessels sailing and around Ningbo-Zhoushan, China

Given that the fishing season in the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port area will start soon, the Liberian Registry issued guidance of shipping stakeholders to assist Liberian flagged vessels and provide additional information to assist Master’s in safely navigating highly congested waters off Ningbo-Zhoushan in the East China Sea.

First of all, it is advised that vessels should as far as possible alter the ship’s course to avoid and maintain safe distance from areas with heavy concentration of fishing...

https://safety4sea.com/precautions-for-vessels-sailing-and-around-ningbo-zhoushan-china/

MPA Singapore expands precautionary measures to mitigate COVID-19 spread

The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore issued an additional update concerning the mitigation of the COVID-19 spread, expanding its border restrictions.

The Port Authority reminds of the temperature screening measures that have been implemented at all sea checkpoints, including ferry and cruise terminals, PSA terminals and Jurong Port, for inbound travellers.

In addition, they have put up health advisories at the sea checkpoints to inform travellers and ship crew on the precautionary measures to...

https://safety4sea.com/mpa-singapore-expands-precautionary-measures-to-mitigate-covid-19-spread/

Panama Canal: Precautionary measures against COVID-19

The Panama Canal announced that one of its personnel was tested positive for COVID-19. Since the start of the alert, cleaning and disinfection have been reinforced in the operating areas, work sites and offices, as well as the supply of hygiene supplies that allow employees to follow the recommendations for hand and face washing, among other, the Canal informed in an official statement.

Immediately, the protocol established by MINSA has been followed, like the rest of the cases at the national...

https://safety4sea.com/panama-canal-precautionary-measures-against-covid-19/

How to safely walk the stairs on ships

Gard warns about the dangers of walking up or down stairs at ships. As it says, seafarers should always apply the old adage of ‘one hand for yourself and one for the ship’ and keep one hand free to grasp the handrail.

According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE UK), the highest chance of a person falling in a staircase is during the swing phase of the trailing leg. The injuries sustained by a person when walking down the stairs are more serious compared to a fall occurring when walking...

https://safety4sea.com/how-to-safely-walk-the-stairs-on-ships/

Port of Zeebrugge sets measures against COVID-19

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Port of Zeebrugge authorities announced that set several safety measures. Specifically, the port will continue its operations and shipping movements as long as the situation allows to.

At the moment, the ports ensures that the shifts are secured, as administrative personnel asked to be flexible in fulfilling their duties.

Although, all of the port’s events and scheduled visits have been postponed, while business trips abroad are also...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-zeebrugge-sets-measures-against-covid-19/

Port of Gothenburg follows safety guidelines amid COVID-19

Following the COVID-19 oubreak, Port of Gothenburg announced that continues its freight operations as normal. Although, due to the large amount of passengers and crewmembers within the cruises’ arrivals, the port has set several safety measures to avoid the spread of the disease.

In light of the situation, Port of Gothenburg is requesting a Maritime Declaration of Health from all the vessels calling the port since 3 February until further notice.

Moreover, the port along with all the cruise lines...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-gothenburg-follows-safety-guidelines-amid-covid-19/

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