Lessons Learned: Ice and Extreme Weather Conditions

In recent weeks, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has registered several incidents where ice is stated to be the cause, both in occupational accidents and ship accidents. They have also received several accident reports after strong wind has caused docked vessels to break free from moorings or sink at the quay.

Causes

The accumulation of snow and ice on board has caused smaller vessels to sink at the quay. Ice on decks, rails or superstructures does not only make surfaces slippery. Ice and...

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New autonomous technologies for ammonia-fueled ships gain ABS AiP

Classification society ABS has awarded its approval in principle for two new autonomous technologies for ammonia-fueled ships from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

  • Unmanned ammonia engine room for ammonia-fueled ship
    Artificial intelligence (AI) safety package for unmanned engine room for ammonia-fueled ship
  • The AIPs are the culmination of a joint ABS and HD Hyundai development project to advance the development of autonomous...

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Preventing Falls And Accidents on Vessels

Accidents and near-accidents on board vessels are often caused by falls from ladders, stairways, or falls on floors. Vessels generally move a lot in rough sea conditions. Under these circumstances, it is important to take the necessary time and ensure that everyone can move safely on board, reports SDIR.

Rush often causes accidents.

One recurring cause of falls is rush. One example is when a person takes two steps at a time, misses the step, loses the grip on the handrail, and falls. If the...

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CINS: Guidance on Safe Charcoal Carriage in Containers

  • The Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers have been prepared by the CINS Charcoal Work Group and supersede all previous charcoal guidance published by CINS.
  • The practices set out in this document are intended to improve safety during the carriage of Charcoal and to ensure that it is properly prepared, declared, packaged and carried.

The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), and TT Club have released updated Guidelines for the...

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Preventing And Responding to Hydraulic Injection Injuries from High-Pressure Fluids

Hydraulic injection injuries pose a significant risk to anyone working near high-pressure fluids. Injuries can occur when pressurized fluid punctures the skin and spreads beneath it. Initially, the injury may seem minor, often compared to a bee sting. However, this can mask the severity of the injury, which requires urgent medical treatment, reports Britannia P&I.

Understanding hydraulic injection injuries

Although the risk of injury increases as the pressure of the fluid becomes higher, it is...

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Float-free EPIRBs: Essential Maintenance & Replacement Tips

AMSA summarizes the essential maintenance and replacement tips for float-free EPIRBs.

Float-free EPIRBs

Float-free EPIRBs are life-saving devices that automatically activate during emergencies at sea. These water-activated EPIRBs are securely housed in a float-free bracket. The EPIRB is ready to deploy when a vessel capsizes at depths of 1–4 meters. Equipped with a hydrostatic release unit (HRU), the EPIRB rises to the water’s surface and immediately starts transmitting the distress signal,...

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