Outline: A report outlining a loss of concentration by the helmsman whilst under pilotage. What the Reporter told us: On the northern bend in a port approach channel, the helmsman put the wheel to port instead of to starboard. The Pilot and Master immediately picked up on the error and rapidly corrected the helmsman. A […]
CHIRP has received many reports which may be categorised individually as minor near misses. Whilst the reporting of these shows that a behavioural-based safety programme is in place, it also shows that the Deadly Dozen has yet to be embraced. The Deadly Dozen – see MGN520 Several of these near miss “one liners” […]
Outline: A report alleging that single persons were working in the engine room at night when in UMS mode. Also, personnel issues said to include abuse of authority. What the Reporter told us: I have a concern related to the Unmanned Machinery Spaces (UMS) operations on board our vessel. When we are sailing, our […]
Outline: An injury on board to a Second Engineer, where the company did not assist with medical treatment, repatriation, or medical expenses. What the Reporter told us: I was sailing as a 2nd Engineer, and whilst the ship was getting ready to leave the anchorage and berth for cargo operations on 05th December at […]
Outline: A report detailing a medical condition in the Catering Department that worsened, yet the patient was required to continue working in the galley. What the Reporter told us: I have been working for a passenger vessel company, as a Commis de Cuisine since 2011. I joined my last ship on 20th September. While […]
Report: A recent incident occurred whilst docking a new large car-carrier vessel into a lock, with a professional bridge team management in place. Whilst the vessel was approaching the lock, the amount of verbal reports from the officers fore and aft and on the bridge became so detailed and relentless that the master became overwhelmed […]
Report Text: Regarding the article on lifejacket design in Issue 31 of CHIRP Maritime Feedback, the wearer of the lifejacket in the photograph has not placed his hands in the correct position for entering the water. It may give the wrong advice to other users. One hand should firmly grasp the lifejacket just below the […]
Report Text: I am writing to you in regards to the Issue No.31 and specifically about the Lifejacket Design article. I am a mariner onboard a cruise ship. We have been supplied with additional lifejackets that compared to the old type are quite bulky and VERY tight around the neck. These are made by a […]
A mariner has reported concerns about the design of the lifejackets on his ship. His concerns are that: The lifejacket is very tight around the neck. If jumping into the water wearing the lifejacket, there would be a high risk of injuring one’s neck. The lifejacket is cumbersome in which to work. It is difficult […]
Report Text: At dusk on a mid-winter day with poor visibility, shouts for help were heard by staff in the harbour office. They went out onto the jetty to look. It was seen that there was an upturned tender near the other side of the main channel with someone clinging to it. A patrol boat […]