Following a recent fatal incident involving the release of a carbon dioxide fixed firefighting system, North P&I Club highlights the importance of ensuring the system is safe before carrying out maintenance.
A good working relationship with the pilot, effective Master Pilot Information Exchange at the start of the pilotage followed by well performing Bridge Resource Management during the pilotage passage, are important factors in a successful pilotage.
Hong Kong Merchant Shipping describes a case where an assistant electrician suffered an electric shock and died as a result.
A bulk carrier, loaded to maximum draught, was underway with the main engine running on half ahead. In calm weather, a half ahead engine on this vessel would give a speed of about 9 knots, but due to the very unfavourable weather conditions, the vessel’s speed was about 3 knots.