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Standard Safety Bulletin, October 2014

News & Insights 23 October 2014


In this edition we cover MARPOL Annex 1 - Get it right first time, every time, Breaking the error chain, part 1, Cargo wet damage - back-flow through the bilge system, Release and retrieval systems - a recap

MARPOL Annex 1 – Get it right first time, every time

Fines as a result of MARPOL Annex 1 violations are increasing, so this article looks at the problems facing shipowners and seafarers regarding the MARPOL Annex 1 requirements and how zero violations can be achieved. 

 

Breaking the error chain, part 1

This article looks at collisions which occurred while entering or leaving a traffic separation scheme (TSS) and considers the human element as part of the error chain. 

 

 

Cargo wet damage – back-flow through the bilge system

It is essential that ships’ officers are fully aware of how the bilge system functions to avoid issues of damaged cargo. 

 

 

Release and retrieval systems – a recap

A number of accidents have reduced confidence in release and retrieval systems. New requirements were published by the IMO on 1 January 2013 and this article looks at the fall prevention devices which are vital for safety in the interim. 

 

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