Failure to declare reportable cases on entering port
Ian Shields
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A conscious decision not to declare notifiable disease symptoms on board when entering port put the pilot, dockworkers, and the wider community at risk.
What the reporter told us:
Following a full crew change in port, …
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CHIRP Maritime received a newly-published flag state investigation report and safety bulletin regarding the above fire with an invitation to promulgate the contents to the wider maritime community.
What the reporter told us:
The vessel concerned was …
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This report was a referral from ISWAN (International Seafarers Welfare Assistance Network).
What the reporter told us:
A seafarer asked us to report to you some issues related to their engine which he thinks compromises the vessel’s …
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The following report reflects a perennial problem for coastal yachting.
What the reporter told us:
Whilst coastal sailing in wind force 4-5 at 6-7 knots an odd noise was heard, similar to a wave slapping the …
Outline:
Specialist operations require extra diligence.
What the reporter told us:
A ship to ship transfer was taking place between a 106,000DWT tanker (discharging) and a 40,000DWT tanker (loading), the transfer was completed at 10:36 and cargo …
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The crew attempted to carry out repairs to the speed log unit, which was in the forward cofferdam, while the vessel was underway.
What the reporter told us:
The repair team consisted of the Chief Engineer …
In this edition of Feedback, (Edition 63), we have gathered a further selection of reports dealing with different aspects of engine issues encountered by the pilots who reported them.
Was it an engine issue or a …
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A report which outlines another example of mariners putting themselves at risk by following unsafe practices.
What the reporter told us:
A cruise ship was moored on the pier opposite my ship. I noticed a stage which …
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A report highlighting a close quarters situation between a commercial fishing vessel and a container ship.
What the reporter told us:
A fishing vessel was engaged in fishing within the central separation zone of a major …
