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Pilot door design.

Ian Shields 27th November 2018 2nd December 2018

Outline: Further to the article in MFB 48 concerning a vessel that was not constructed in compliance with SOLAS V 23, a second similar report has been received. What the reporter told us: This report concerns a new …

Pilot door design.
27th November 2018
Outline: Further to the article in MFB 48 concerning a vessel that was not constructed in compliance with SOLAS V 23,

Ship shore interface – shore gangway.

Ian Shields 27th November 2018 2nd December 2018

Outline: A report highlighting poor practice by shore workers whilst removing a gangway from the ship. What the Reporter told us: Recently, whilst in port on a cruise, the gangway was installed and removed by a road crane …

Ship shore interface – shore gangway.
27th November 2018
Outline: A report highlighting poor practice by shore workers whilst removing a gangway from the ship. What the Reporter

Collision Regulations – Several near misses.

Ian Shields 27th November 2018 2nd December 2018

Introduction: CHIRP has received several accounts of navigational near misses from both the leisure and commercial sectors. Some of these have a common theme and thus, to avoid repetition, CHIRP comments may be found at the …

Collision Regulations – Several near misses.
27th November 2018
Introduction: CHIRP has received several accounts of navigational near misses from both the leisure and commercial sectors. Some of

Fishing vessels – housekeeping

Ian Shields 27th November 2018 2nd December 2018

Outline: A report outlining significant housekeeping issues in a fishing port which appear to have become a “standard” of normal operation. What the Reporter told us: When walking from the ferry landing point, I was aware of the …

Fishing vessels – housekeeping
27th November 2018
Outline: A report outlining significant housekeeping issues in a fishing port which appear to have become a “standard”

A Complete Lack of Safety Awareness.

Ian Shields 27th November 2018 2nd December 2018

Outline: A short report which details two areas where there was a breakdown in safety awareness. What the Reporter told us: During the arrival manoeuvre of a general cargo ship, I noticed that most of the crew members …

A Complete Lack of Safety Awareness.
27th November 2018
Outline: A short report which details two areas where there was a breakdown in safety awareness. What the Reporter

Correspondence Received – Night Watchman

Ian Shields 27th November 2018 2nd December 2018

What the Reporter told us: A year after a local authority abandoned cost-cutting plans to remove the night watchman at this harbour, an intoxicated man decided to go for a dip at about 1am but got …

Correspondence Received – Night Watchman
27th November 2018
What the Reporter told us: A year after a local authority abandoned cost-cutting plans to remove the night watchman

Fishermen and leisure craft – lifejackets.

Ian Shields 29th August 2018 29th August 2018

Outline: Two reports highlighting the dangers of not wearing a lifejacket. What the Reporter told us (1): I have read with interest and concern that casualties involving fishermen not wearing lifejackets continue to occur with an alarming frequency. …

Fishermen and leisure craft – lifejackets.
29th August 2018
Outline: Two reports highlighting the dangers of not wearing a lifejacket. What the Reporter told us (1): I have read

Unsafe pilot boarding and disembarking arrangements.

Ian Shields 29th August 2018 29th August 2018

Outline: A report outlining an appalling disregard for safety, where a pilot’s life was placed in danger due to an entirely unnecessary risk.   What the reporter told us: On the evening of 17th April, the vessel in question …

Unsafe pilot boarding and disembarking arrangements.
29th August 2018
Outline: A report outlining an appalling disregard for safety, where a pilot’s life was placed in danger due

Yacht Safety

Ian Shields 29th August 2018 29th August 2018

Outline: A report outlining poor safety standards on large motor yachts What the Reporter told us: Whilst berthed alongside in Costa Rica, a yacht arrived on the berth behind ours. We then witnessed an all too familiar …

Yacht Safety
29th August 2018
Outline: A report outlining poor safety standards on large motor yachts What the Reporter told us: Whilst berthed alongside
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