Outline: CHIRP continues to receive many reports relating to MARPOL. One report below details concerns with grey water, with the other highlighting a potential pollution scenario. What the Reporter told us (1): Our vessel transferred a quantity of bilge water from the engine room bottom plates to the grey water tank using an air pump. […]
Outline: A disturbing report from a ship’s crew member concerning non-availability of life rafts. What the Reporter told us: Whilst transiting the North Atlantic in very rough weather, all of the vessel’s life rafts were secured inside the accommodation. This resulted in the freefall lifeboat being the only equipment immediately available in the event […]
Outline: A report covering many issues, but primarily the story boils down to uncaring ship managers. What the Reporter told us: The report was initially received by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) who, with the consent of the caller, put him in contact with CHIRP. It involves several aspects including both seafarer […]
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 managed by the port. Just before the ship sailed, three personnel, (a crane driver and two stevedores), […]
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 large amount of fishing equipment left discarded around the harbour. I attach photographs showing a mass of […]
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 sight, common in the yachting sector. Crew members were repeatedly seen accessing the bow of the yacht when […]
Outline: A report detailing the sale by a ship chandler of charts which had been superseded. What the Reporter told us: As a yachtsman who uses waterproof charts, I have become aware of ship chandlers selling out of date charts. At two marina chandleries in xx today, I discovered they were both selling an out […]
Outline: CHIRP regularly receives correspondence from the Training Managers of companies highlighting ideas and best practice which have been implemented in their fleets. We are pleased to reproduce a selection of the ideas that have been received. Any safety chains or openings in handrails should be secured at all times when not in use. This […]
This report should be read in conjunction with articles Safe Working Practices – Working aloft and in cargo holds (2) and (3) Outline: CHIRP has received several reports concerning unsafe working practices whilst engaged in cargo hold preparations and also when working aloft using ships cranes. What the Reporter told us (1): A crewmember reported […]
This report should be read in conjunction with “Passenger Vessel Safety (2) and (3)” Outline: CHIRP has received several reports regarding both domestic and international passenger vessels outlining failings in safety management. What the Reporter told us (1): I was on a cruise earlier this year. As an ex-mariner I was shocked by the occasional […]