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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Unsafe pilot boarding and disembarking arrangements.
Ian Shields
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 …
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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 …
