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Monthly Safety Scenario for June, describing an incident where two crew members were burned by hot water.
The incident arose during the repair of a valve connected to a 12-inch pipeline that ran from the auxiliary boiler in the engine room to the main deck, used for heating the cargo warming coils. The repair was initiated after condensation was observed, leading the Chief Officer to suspect a faulty valve, even though the valve and heating system were not routinely used.
The Chief Engineer assigned the Second Engineer to carry out the repair. At approximately 10:00 AM, the Second Engineer conducted a toolbox meeting with the involved crew, detailing the steps: shutting down the auxiliary boiler, draining the pipeline of water, and blanking the line at a flange near the boiler before commencing any work on the valve.
During this meeting, the Fitter and the Motorman expressed concerns that this was a non-routine task more suitable for dry-dock conditions, but their objections were overruled and the job proceeded as planned.
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Over the past week, 4-9 June eight incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (one CAT 2 incident, one CAT 3 incident and six CAT 4 incidents).
Two incidents occurred on 4 May and 30 May, outside this reporting period. The other six incidents occurred on 3 Jun (1), 5 Jun (3) and 7 Jun (2). Seven of the incidents occurred onboard ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in Singapore Strait (SS), and one incident occurred onboard ship while anchored at Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. The crew was not injured in all eight incidents. Three incidents reported loss of items, and five incidents reported nothing stolen.
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In yet another escalation of its maritime campaign, Yemen’s Houthi movement have announced an update to their target profile for vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The announcement included a declaration that any vessel that has called at the Port of Haifa – Israel’s largest seaport – would be considered a legitimate target for attack by the militant group. This expansion is the latest in a well-documented evolution in the Houthi target profile, which has changed over time to include a broader range of commercial vessels.
Full advisory at the following link.
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Pilot Ladder Safety – Do It Right the First Time. Every day around the world, maritime pilots board and disembark ships using pilot ladder arrangements. When the pilot ladder is not used properly, a routine procedure can turn into a critical hazard.
There are some very good reasons for using the pilot ladder in the correct way: The safety of the pilot and the structural integrity of the pilot ladder. The aim of this website is to increase Pilot Ladder Safety awareness by showing good practice on the rigging and safe use of the pilot ladder.
Full advisories at the following link.
https://maritimecyprus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pilot-ladder-safety.pdf
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https://maritimecyprus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/00-Pilot-Ladder-Safety-Poster.pdf
and
https://maritimecyprus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pilot-Ladder-Safety-guide_c.pdf