Outline: A reporter has alleged serious violations of MARPOL and corrupt practices with serious safety management failings which CHIRP has passed to the flag state authority for investigation. What the Reporter told us: Since I joined the vessel I have observed several non-compliances with MARPOL regulations. After discharging vegetable oils, the vessel carried out tank […]
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 […]
Dear CHIRP, I read with interest the report in Maritime FEEDBACK 45 where the reporter applied heat to a blocked pipe in order to help release a blockage. The sudden release of the clogged material due to the residual pressure caused the blocked material to hit the bulkhead. This reminded me of an incident when I needed […]