Bulk carrier ships have been involved in several accidents in the past because of constructional and operational loopholes. In this article we enumerate 11 important points which are necessary to enhance the overall safety of bulk carrier ships.
Safety of Ships
Stowaways On Ships: Classification And On Board Measures
Learn about classification of stowaways found on ships, along with IMO guidelines, insurance cover and measures to be taken on board ships.
Understanding Bridge Resource Management And Its Key Elements On Board Ships
Bridge resource management or BRM was adopted in the early 1990s by the maritime industry as a safety and error management tool. Learn more about BRM and its key elements on board ships in this article.
7 Dangerous Diseases/Disorders Seafarers Should Be Aware Of
Seafarers have to face several dangerous diseases, disorders and injuries while working on board ships. Learn about seven of the most dangerous diseases/disorders seafarers must be aware of.
Ship Safety Officer Checklist For Ship’s Working Environment
It is the duty of the safety officer to lookout for potential hazards and means of preventing incidents on board ships. Mentioned herein are things that ship safety officer must check.
Real Life Incident: Second Officer Loses Life After Falling Into Cargo Hold
While berthing a ship at night, a second officer fell into a cargo hold and lost his life due to serious injuries. The accident could have been easily avoided if some simple safety precautions would have been taken.
Why Accidents On Ships Occur In Spite of Checklists and Safety Precautions?
Even after all safety systems and checklists in place, accidents still place on board ships. Lives are often lost and damage to property at times is very severe. The basic questions that comes to one’s mind is – why in spite of all checks and preventive systems, accidents still take place on ships?
Procedure for Ship Familiarization for New Crew Members on Ships
New crew members joining a ship must be familiarized with their duties and important information about the ship. This is to ensure that the new people onboard ship understand their responsibilities thoroughly before commencing their duties.
Accidents at Sea: Falling Off a Lifeboat Causes Death
Read this article to find out about a true incident in which a seaman lost his life while working on one of the life boats without taking basic safety precautions.
ISM Code: A Burden for Seafarers?
It is often debated whether ISM Code has been successful and has achieved the purpose it was made out for. Seafarers complain about the extreme paperwork and record keeping which has made their life difficult. Old timers remember with nostalgia the pre ISM days of shipping. Is ISM a burden for seafarers?