Recurring enclosed space incidents serve as a stark reminder that entry into such spaces without proper training or following procedures can result in seafarers being killed or seriously injured. Far too often, we also see that seafarers who die in enclosed spaces do so in the course of attempting to rescue fellow crew members https://www.gard.no/web/updates/content/33477897/entry-into-enclosed-spaces-are-you-prepared…
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Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations take place across different geographies and under varying environmental conditions, adding to the complexity and risks associated with such transfers. This information paper aims to support stakeholders in making their own assessments to determine suitable weather criteria and ascertain an appropriate weather window for STS operations. The study supports KPIs listed…
View detailsAs a consequence of the Brim accident on 11 March 2021 and a preliminary report from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority, the Norwegian Maritime Authority carries out supervision on vessels with battery installations with a low IP rating (less than IP-44). These inspections are ongoing. Surveyors have detected salt in several battery rooms as a…
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