Turning Safety Insights into Safer Operations The maritime industry has significantly strengthened its safety management systems over the years. Despite these improvements, serious incidents continue to occur during high-risk operations. The focus is no longer on introducing more procedures, but on ensuring existing controls are practical, consistently applied, and fully […]
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Ch 2.4.1 Were the senior officers familiar with the company procedure for reporting defects to vessel structure, machinery and equipment to shore-based management through the company defect reporting system and was evidence available to demonstrate that all defects had been reported accordingly? Applies to: OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / […]
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Experienced Crew Are Not Immune – The Biggest Threat Often Comes During Everyday Operations The latest analysis of thousands of maritime crew injury claims has revealed an important reality for the global shipping industry—most seafarer injuries are not caused by emergencies or unusual situations, but during routine, planned onboard operations. […]
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DGMA Makes Sagar Mein Yog (SMY) LMS Course Mandatory for All Indian Seafarers – Complete Within One Year The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has officially launched the Sagar Mein Yog (SMY) Learning Management System (LMS)—a nationwide digital […]
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Every inspection looks beyond the machinery. This week’s RISQ focus turns to two questions that protect the people running the ship: 2.2 – Has the vessel been provided with certificates of financial security for seafarers? 2.3 – Can all crew communicate effectively in the working language of the ship? 01 […]
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Safe pilot transfer is one of the most critical operations carried out at sea. Despite continuous improvements in safety, accidents and fatalities still occur due to incorrectly rigged pilot ladders, poor maintenance, or a lack of understanding of the safety principles behind established requirements. To encourage the next generation of […]
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Port: Algeciras, SpainInspection Date: June 2026Inspector: An…. Inspector’s Overall Style The inspection lasted almost the entire day and was very evidence-driven. The inspector rarely accepted verbal answers alone and almost every discussion ended with requests such as: Bridge, Engine and Cargo departments were all inspected in detail. Random crew interviews […]
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At Sea – During Sailing with onboard crew No of days: 3 Vessel Pre-SIRE Inspection Summary Inspection Objective A comprehensive Pre-SIRE 2.0 inspection was carried out to assess the vessel’s readiness for an upcoming Chevron OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspection. Overall Outcome Achieved Positive Outcomes ✅ Officers demonstrated good knowledge of […]
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Introduction In the maritime industry, safety often depends on small decisions made during routine tasks. What may seem like a minor shortcut can quickly escalate into a serious incident. This case highlights how improper labeling and assumptions around “empty” chemical drums led to a dangerous exposure onboard. The Incident While […]
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A Routine Move That Turned Critical What began as a routine transition from dry dock to a repair berth quickly escalated into a serious onboard emergency for a large motor yacht. Following maintenance, the vessel was moved without access to shore power, prompting the crew to start one of the […]
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