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High collision risk with fishing vessels expected after Chinese fishing ban ends in South and East China Seas, Yellow Sea, and Bohai Sea.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China (MOA) has announced that the annual fishing ban will end on 16 August for the South China Sea, on 1 September for the Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea, and on 15 September for the East China Sea. After the ban lifts, these areas experience the highest density of fishing boats. Master and watchkeeping officers should navigate cautiously due to the expected high traffic density of fishing boats.
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Slips, trips and falls are among the leading causes of shipboard injuries. Ensuring safe working practices while working aloft is imperative. The importance of working aloft permits, risk assessments and effective risk mitigation measures should all be considered before starting work.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/MA_080524_Loss_Prevention_Working_Aloft_Poster.pdf
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Protective equipment is most effective when used properly. Before beginning a task make a Good Catch by ensuring that the protective equipment to be used fits you properly.
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Due to some historic high-profile cases involving the loss of vessels and crews when carrying Indian Iron Ore Fines, vessels heading to Indian ports to load iron ore fines will need to ensure they comply with both the IMSBC code and all local requirements.