Outline: A report describing a lifting operation which highlights several areas where there is a high potential for an accident to occur. What the Reporter told us: Recently, I observed lifting operations being performed on a research vessel and on the basis of a single observation, the operation fell short of the minimum expectations […]
Outline: A report detailing an incident where a wilful failure to fully comply with a safety briefing led to an injury to a passenger. What the reporter told us: I am the skipper of a Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) which offers tours of the local area to observe the wildlife, fauna and flora. […]
Outline: A report of a combination ladder deficiency and the follow up which involved both the port authority and the regulatory authority (Port State Control). What the Reporter told us: This vessel presented itself for a pilot boarding with the following deficiencies; The accommodation ladder was steeper than 45 degrees and was not secured to […]
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 detailed report giving some feedback to the article published in Maritime Feedback issue number 52. What the Reporter told us: I was a master on a ferry approaching a berth – head in, with control on the starboard wing. Difficulties were experienced in reducing the ahead movement of the vessel, and with a […]
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 build vessel on her maiden voyage. The pilot boarded at the agreed pilot boarding area. On this […]
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), […]
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 end of the section rather than on an individual basis. Report No 1: A report describing a near miss […]
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 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 on the fore and aft mooring stations were not wearing any PPE at all (no safety shoes, […]