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Early Warning Signs Ignored Prior to departure, weather forecasts clearly indicated the development of a low-pressure system, bringing strong winds and increasing sea swell. At 0500 hours, after the pilot disembarked, the master instructed the crew to secure all mooring lines and deck equipment. While the aft station was confirmed […]
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During a recent deployment, serious concerns were raised about the vessel’s overall condition. Essential systems were either non-functional or severely degraded, making daily life onboard extremely difficult. Unsafe Water Supply Broken Basic Facilities Unhygienic Living Quarters Inadequate Food Quality Impact on Crew Wellbeing These conditions significantly affected crew health, morale, […]
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When Safety Becomes Silence: A Hidden Welfare Crisis at Sea The Problem Begins: A Ship Overrun A vessel reported a severe pest infestation, with cockroaches spreading across nearly every corner of life on board. They contaminated food stores, refrigerators, utensils, sleeping areas, and personal spaces. This wasn’t just unpleasant, it […]
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Top Deficiency Areas Leading to Detentions 1. Lifeboats (1101) Category: Life Saving Appliances Associated Detentions: 788 2. Fixed fire extinguishing installation (07109) Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 775 3. Fire detection and alarm system (07106) Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 743 4. Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions (07105) Category: Fire […]
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