627 - 3/09 - Poor Lighting - Worldwide
06/03/2009
Following a recent incident onboard a vessel where a member of the crew fell into an open hatch, the Association believes it is important to highlight the dangers associated with poor lighting.
625 - 2/09 - Mooring Incident - Worldwide
27/02/2009
Following the recent publication of a news article by the Association titled "Understanding Mooring Incidents" a recent incident has arisen which demonstrates the seriousness of this issue.
The Association has been advised by Members of difficulties in obtaining navigational information for a new container terminal just opened in Taipei.
The Association is familiar with unfair penalties in Black Sea ports, namely Ukrainian ports. This bulletin reports on the situation now occurring in Georgian ports.
TB30 - ER Sounding Pipes 2
06/02/2009
TB31 - Gyro Compass Errors
06/02/2009
It is important to check the error of the ship’s gyro compass
621 - 1/09 - New transit lane - Gulf of Aden
31/01/2009
Changes have been made to the Maritime Security Patrol Area (MSPA), which was established last year in the Gulf of Aden.
The United States Coast Guard has issued Marine Safety Alert 13-08 addressing the importance of ensuring proper operation of ventilation closure devices, for spaces protected by fixed gas fire extinguishing systems on small passenger vessels.
The Association would like to alert Members to a type of locking mechanism for watertight doors that creates a risk of personal injury.
Understanding Mooring Incidents
01/01/2009
Major accidents involving mooring equipment in the last 20 years have injured many seafarers and have cost the UK Club over US$34 million
From 19 December 2008, commercial vessels over 79 feet in length are subject to US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations
TB29 - Hold bilge systems
31/10/2008
A seaman's eyesight survived a recent incident because he was wearing eye protection when a grinder disk shattered. The importance of wearing eye protection when operating hazardous tools and machinery is not to be taken lightly.
599 - 9/08 - Asian Gypsy Moth - USA
04/09/2008
During the past month Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors have intercepted live Asian gypsy moth (AGM) egg masses on seven commercial vessels at U.S. berths, mostly from Japan.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published their investigation report into the near collision between a bulk carrier and ro/ro general cargo ship. Members are encouraged to consider the safety implications as summarised in this bulletin, and download the full report for review from the ATSB website.