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During an onboard H.EL.M.E.T. assessment, the P@S Assessor noticed that the Air Supply bottles in one of the lifeboats were not fully charged with air. In particular, they were filled at approximately 70% of their total capacity. The H.EL.M.E.T. Assessor pointed out the importance of keeping the air bottles in good condition and fully charged with oxygen. The lifeboat’s air supply bottles were recharged according to Manufacturer’s instructions.
Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on the allision of the bulk carrier MV KLIMA with the Marshall Island-flagged bulk carrier SPRING SNOW and the Singapore-registered bunker barge LIBRA in the Eastern Special Purpose Anchorage, Singapore, in July 2019. The report identified the vessel’s yaw and the prevailing tidal stream acting on the vessel as key contributing factors to the incident.
The Swedish clud has released the following monthly safety scenario, analyzing an incident of accidental oil spill while bunkering. The report highlights that the crew did not deploy the oil boom, as they thought of the cost. Therefore, the oil spread over the harbour.