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Lack of physical barriers results in dredger’s master being crushed between crane and cargo hold

Lack of physical barriers results in dredger’s master being crushed between crane and cargo hold

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 24, 2022 | Dredging, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

While symbolic barriers are better than nothing, it would be best to invest in physical barriers. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a dredger’s master accessed the area where a crane was in operation and was crushed...
How to best prevent blackouts and loss of propulsion on passenger vessels

How to best prevent blackouts and loss of propulsion on passenger vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 11, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, News, Passenger ships, Shipping

Blackouts represent a major accident hazard for the passenger ship industry. A new DNV guidance paper “Managing the risks of blackouts” addresses the prevention and mitigation of blackouts to support safe operations as the sector finds its feet again following the...
Maritime Safety Guide maps safety and security risks for seafarers

Maritime Safety Guide maps safety and security risks for seafarers

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 6, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, News

The shipping industry was one of the first industries to implement comprehensive international safety standards set forth by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Lanier Law has now published the Maritime Safety Guide, which condenses the many rules and...
Apply continuous testing when carrying fumigated cargo on your ship

Apply continuous testing when carrying fumigated cargo on your ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 4, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report describes another fatality as a result of fumigation poisoning. According to the Institute, the accident shows how important it is to take continuous or very frequent gas readings when carrying fumigated cargo. The...
What collisions between commercial and small vessels can teach us

What collisions between commercial and small vessels can teach us

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

Collisions between commercial ships and small vessels are unfortunately still a relatively common occurrence. From investigated accidents it follows that a proper and effective lookout and taking early avoiding action in accordance with the Colregs could have...
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