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In a recent safety flash, IMCA analyses an incident which regarded a bailout manifold failure, and provides lessons learned.
The incident
A diving bell bailout manifold failed under pressure. No divers were in the bell at the time. The bell was being prepared for diving operations whilst the DSV was waiting on tides and bell checks successfully completed. The bell man had left the bell and was back in the chamber, and the bell trunk had been isolated from the system at 31msw, with the system itself at 32msw.
A little over an hour after the bell checks, the dive supervisor heard a sudden rush of gas over the comms. A check of the bell internal camera showed visible misting (as from a gas leak). Initial investigation lead to the discovery of four pieces of a failed nut from the bailout manifold assembly.
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Α Portuguese tanker grounded on February 8, near the islet of Praia, minutes after leaving the port of Praia da Graciosa.
After the incident, the condition of a product tanker was being assessed as its hull was breached off the Azores.
In fact, photos published by the port authority Portos dos Acores showed the Sao Jorge down by the stern.
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Nigeria seeks $1.4m to bring in security ship donated by South Korea to fight piracy amidst claims of sabotage of Nigeria by member states in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, noted that bringing in the security ship donated by South Korea to fight piracy in the Gulf of Guinea will cost Nigeria $1.4 million.
However, Dr. Bashir Jamoh criticised the continuous sabotage of Nigeria by member states in the Gulf of Guinea. He specifically said that these countries are angry that Nigeria is getting all the commendations and support in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
Whatever happens in the Gulf of Guinea, either in the territorial waters of Nigeria or Sao Tome, or others, these member states point fingers at Nigeria. Our integrity is stained; nobody respects us anymore due to the member states of the Gulf of Guinea
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At least three people have reportedly died while four are still missing following an explosion of the oil production and storage vessel, FPSO Trinity Spirit, in waters offshore Nigeria.
