The third officer (3/o) of a chemical tanker was splashed with caustic soda while preparing the ship’s cargo tanks ready for loading caustic soda. As part of its BSafe campaign, Britannia Club describes the case and shares key lessons learned.
Issued by INTERTANKO the following general rules can help seafarers use of social media, whilst avoiding its many pitfalls.
The story is lifted straight out of The West Wing TV show (go watch it) but I have a point about training (or any time you have an opportunity to teach, coach or help others out about anything you are proficient in). At some point, someone helped you. So try to be the one to help others.
RMI issued an investigation report on the fatal electrocution of a fitter onboard the tanker ANGEL 17 while underway in South Pacific in October 2020. After the incident, the company’s SMS was amended to require using insulating mats for any electrical welding in wet or damp areas.