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International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) provides lessons learned from an incident in which a CTV (crew transfer vessel) collided with a fixed platform when one of the engines failed.
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Crew Watch publication, the importance of maintaining proper hydration levels onboard cannot be overstated.
Dehydration can lead to a range of problems, including fatigue, headaches, and decreased cognitive function, which can impact a seafarer’s ability to perform their duties safely and effectively, Britannia notes. The recommended daily water intake for adult males is 2.5 litres, while females should aim for 2 litres.
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Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 2 incident and one CAT 3 incident) in Asia were reported between 20th – 26th February 2024.
The CAT 2 incident occurred onboard a tanker while anchored off Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh on 19 Feb 2024; and the CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a bulk carrier while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) on 20 Feb 2024.
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The monthly safety scenario for February 2024, describing an incident in which, when navigating in heavy weather, a vessel was pitching and rolling and the cargo hatches were covered in water.
The bulk carrier was loading wire coils. When loading was complete the crew taped across the transverse beams of all the cargo holds with Ram-Nek plastic gasket. During the vessel’s transit it sailed through heavy weather that lasted for about two days. During this time the vessel was pitching and rolling and the cargo hatches were covered in water.