Loss Prevention Advice
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The IMO Day of the Seafarer, when we can all celebrate the vital contribution made every day by the men and women who serve at sea. There is no shipping industry without our seafarers, and their immense professionalism and commitment deserves to be recognised.
The theme for this year is ‘your tips for safety at sea’ and advices for seafarers and for everyone who has a role to play in supporting safety at sea.
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The Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has issued an advisory after having investigated eleven incidents of steel plates that were being manually handled falling on seafarers.
As explained in the advisory, in eight of the reported incidents, steel plates were stored vertically by leaning them against a stanchion or bulkhead and secured using lashings or a retaining bar to hold them in place (see Figure 1). Materials used for lashings included rope, web straps, and chain. If a retaining bar was used, it was typically secured using studs that were welded to the bulkhead and held in place with nuts.
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Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have united to conduct mine-clearing operations in the Black Sea, aiming to enhance maritime safety and protect Ukraine’s crucial grain exports to secure financial support.
As explained, the initiative seeks to neutralize mines that have drifted into specific Black Sea areas due to Russia’s nearly two-year invasion of Ukraine. Another objective is to keep the security efforts limited to these three NATO allies, excluding the involvement of other NATO members like the US and UK, in order to prevent escalating tensions in the region.
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Deck cargoes present a significant risk of water entrapment, highlighting the complexities of maritime logistics. Ensuring proper handling and stowage of deck cargo is paramount to mitigate potential hazards. From compliance with contractual clauses, to assessing cargo suitability for deck carriage, there are multiple layers of responsibility involved and it is essential to address the issue of deck cargo liability.