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Potential strikes in June at Portugal ports could cause delays for vessels calling there.
Correspondent Pinto Basto updates with a list of dates where potential strikes at Portugal ports could cause delays for vessels calling there.
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The heavy rains recorded since the end of last month caused the Guaiba River to overflow and cause unprecedented flooding in the capital, Porto Alegre, affecting many ports.
Ports of Porto Alegre and Pelotas are underwater. There is no forecast for the resumption of operations.
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Seafarers spend much of their working day wearing head protection, a crucial precaution in an industrial setting where the risk of head injuries is prevalent. Shipowners and operators should provide clear procedures and rules stipulating where and when head protection is necessary, ensuring the seafarers receive the appropriate safety equipment for their roles, free of charge. While the provided headgear is typically in a good condition, it is imperative for seafarers to handle and use it appropriately.
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As most fires on board ships start in the engine room, is fire safety of engine rooms, based on observations made during condition surveys of vessels.
There are a number of built-in safety features on board a vessel, designed to limit the risk of fire and the spread of it, and the officers and crew must have full knowledge of these and maintain their integrity.