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Vapour migration to bow thruster compartment causes explosion

Vapour migration to bow thruster compartment causes explosion

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 28, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Safety depends on training and good procedures, says The Nautical Institute in its latest Mars Report in which an explosion occurred on a ship during venting operations. In this instance, there were no written procedures for safe tank venting and equipment designed...
‘Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when working on a ship’s engine’

‘Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when working on a ship’s engine’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 19, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News

An engine crew member recently died during piston replacement. The Nautical Institute discusses the incident in its latest Mars Report and warns to always consult the engine manufacturer’s instruction manual, to conduct a proper risk assessment and to communicate in...
What is your plan if a person falls into the water from the pilot ladder?

What is your plan if a person falls into the water from the pilot ladder?

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 29, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News

In its latest Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes an incident in which a pilot fell into the water and was rescued by the chief officer who jumped in after him. Although there was a happy ending in this case, the Institute stresses jumping into the water...
No lockout/tagout results in burns for engine room crew member

No lockout/tagout results in burns for engine room crew member

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 6, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News

Proper isolation and lockout (“lockout/tagout”, LOTO) must be completed before carrying out maintenance on any equipment. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a crew member suffered burns on his fingers. The Nautical...
Crew member dies in enclosed space after deadly H2S goes undetected

Crew member dies in enclosed space after deadly H2S goes undetected

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 14, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News

Testing for oxygen content alone is not enough to allow safe entry into confined spaces. The Nautical Institute issues this warning in its latest Mars Report in which a crew member died in an enclosed space. He died as a result of the presence of toxic hydrogen...
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