Mooring lines and fittings don’t fail without warning — they fail without inspection. UV exposure, abrasion, repeated loading and corrosion wear gear down steadily, often with no obvious signs until the moment a line is overloaded or already compromised. This week’s circular is a technical refresher on checking mooring equipment […]
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Why Enclosed Spaces Still Claim Lives at Sea Enclosed space entry remains one of the most persistent causes of multiple-fatality incidents on board — and tragically, it’s often not just the first casualty, but the colleague who rushes in to help without testing the air or wearing BA. This week’s […]
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Ch 2.7.2 Did the SMS identify clear levels of authority and lines of communication between the Master, ship’s officers, ratings and the company, and were all onboard personnel familiar with these arrangements as they related to their position? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential […]
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Important changes are coming to pilot transfer arrangements, covering pilot ladder service life, spare equipment, rigging, securing arrangements, strength requirements and installation standards. A quick reference for shipowners, operators, masters, deck officers and seafarers to start preparing ahead of the 2028 requirements. Read the key changes in the PDF below:
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Awareness brief on RISQ checkpoint 3.1 — navigation instructions & officer familiarity This week’s inspection focus looks at how vessel managers translate navigational safety policy into practical, everyday guidance — and whether officers can actually show they know and use it. Inspectors assess this under checkpoint 3.1: is practical navigational […]
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A rescue boat launching drill on board a tanker has highlighted a serious and often overlooked safety risk: critical defects can remain hidden inside launching appliances even when equipment appears satisfactory during routine inspections. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) published its investigation report and press release on […]
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The Tokyo MOU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Cargo Securing from 1 September to 30 November 2026. PSC Officers will focus on the ship’s approved Cargo Securing Manual (CSM), crew familiarisation, cargo plans and VGM, securing equipment, CSAP, cargo securing throughout the voyage, […]
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a major step toward the future of digital shipping with the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the new Code establishes the world’s first global regulatory framework for ships operating with remote-control and autonomous […]
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A person falling overboard into cold water has only a very small window of time before becoming unable to help themselves. Maritime safety experts are urging seafarers, ship operators, and offshore personnel to understand how the human body reacts to cold-water immersion, emphasizing that awareness, preparation, and immediate emergency response […]
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