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23/07/2008 - Case study: improper use of fumigant in bulk cargoes - Worldwide
Members shipping dry bulk cargoes are alerted to a recent Transport Safety Investigation Report, issued by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, into a cargo fire caused by the improper application of fumigant to the cargo.
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23/07/2008 - Enclosed space entry permit to work
The latest Technical Bulletin from the ship inspectors. Further to technical bulletin 8/2003, the managers are concerned to note a heightened frequency of incidents resulting in the death of both crewmembers and visitors as a consequence of entry into enclosed spaces, or through the release of noxious gases in enclosed spaces
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22/07/2008 - Update: Chartering of ageing ships - India
Lloyd's List reports that India's Shipping Ministry is understood to be re-examining the government’s recent order banning foreign flag vessels over 25 years of age from entering Indian waters.
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22/07/2008 - Colour coding of gas lockers
Colour-coding the oxygen and acetylene lockers is a good idea to reinforce the message that it is important to keep these gases separate. This initiative is particularly useful as some crewmembers may not realise the significance of the different colours of the gas cylinders.
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22/07/2008 - Draught survey spreadsheet
The Carefully to Carry article 'Measurement of Bulk Cargoes - draught surveys' now includes an electronic spreadsheet to be used as an aid in calculating the draught survey.
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21/07/2008 - Liferafts and their release mechanisms
Maritime New Zealand issued Safety Bulletin 16-2008 to the maritime community on the importance of proper configuration of the release mechanisms on liferafts. If not properly configured, the liferaft may not be available when most needed.
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21/07/2008 - Use of electronic charts, ECDIS and ENCs in New Zealand
Maritime New Zealand issued Marine Guidance Notice 08-2008 regarding use of electronic charts, ECDIS, and ENCs in New Zealand waters. In addition to providing a concise explanation of the variety of systems in use, the guidance points out that only New Zealand nautical charts authorized by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) comply with New Zealand electronic charting rules.
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18/07/2008 - Loss Prevention - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Members with ships visiting Chittagong will be interested in the following advice provided by the Club’s local correspondent.
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18/07/2008 - Safe Boarding - Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Authority issued Advisory to Shipping No. 15-2008 stating that it will hold its annual Safe Boarding Week 7-11 July 2008. Activities will include inspections of boarding facilities by teams representing groups that normally board vessels
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16/07/2008 - Drydock flanges
When a ship enters drydock there is often a rummage around in the engine room to try and find the correct size flanges. Images on the Useful Ideas page show how, on one entered ship, the crew had fitted a plywood board in the steering gear compartment to which all flanges were temprarily secured and labelled.
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11/07/2008 - Heating of Coal Cargoes during Loading - Worldwide
Dealing with a heated coal cargo can be problematic, especially if it is not possible to have the cargo discharged from the ship. The association would like to share with Members an interesting method recently used to solve an incident involving an entered ship.
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04/07/2008 - No Landing Stowaways - Jebel Ali, Dubai
Through their news service, GAC report as follows that stowaways are not allowed to be landed at Jebel Ali. Jebel Ali Port Immigration advised verbally, during the agent’s board representatives meeting, that no stowaways will be allowed to land at Jebel Ali Port for repatriation.
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04/07/2008 - Increase in stowaway incidents - Lebanon
The Club’s local correspondent in Beirut, Lebanon, advises that there has recently been an increase in the number of stowaway cases involving ships at berth at Beirut Port.
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04/07/2008 - Better fire protection for cabin balconies on passenger ships
Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to strengthen the fire protection arrangements on cabin balconies on passenger ships entered into force on 1 July 2008, along with other SOLAS amendments relating to the prevention of accidents involving lifeboats and protective coatings on ships.
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03/07/2008 - Marine Accident Reporting Scheme (MARS)
The July issue of the Nautical Institute's Marine Accident Reporting Scheme (MARS) is now available for download. Issue titles include: near miss while anchoring; electrical fire; liferaft remote hydrostatic release malfunction; stowaways; fatal accident when operating ramp; ramp door near miss; and ramp door malfunction.
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03/07/2008 - What will be acceptable crewmember identification?
On 14 May 2008, the US Coast Guard (USCG) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require crewmembers onboard foreign-flag and US-flag ships to carry and present upon demand acceptable identification. Vessel operators would be responsible for crewmember compliance. Comments are due on 14 July 2008.
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02/07/2008 - Cargo Photo Library
The Carefully to Carry Cargo Photo Gallery provides a visual representation of cargoes for the benefit of the Club's Members and staff. The Cargo Photo Library is continuously updated, and now includes images of nickel concentrate.
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01/07/2008 - Measurement of bulk cargoes - draught surveys
The article 'Measurement of bulk cargoes - draught surveys' - a UK Club Carefully to Carry Committee publication, explains draught survey theory and practice to make clear the limitations of draught surveying, and best practice methods. This publication will prove useful to those in the industry requiring an understanding of draught surveys, and will also help those aboard ship understand what exactly the draught surveyor should be doing.
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27/06/2008 - Nontank Vessel Response Plan - USA
Members trading ships to and from the US will be interested in a new Coast Guard requirement for nontank ships to submit a response plan. Operators of tankers trading to US waters will already be familiar with the requirement to lodge an oil spill response plan with the US Coast Guard.
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27/06/2008 - Ship security requirements
The US Coast Guard recently imposed new conditions of entry on ships calling on the United States after port calls in Cuba, Iran, or other ports that it has determined do not maintain effective maritime security/anti-terrorism measures. These conditions will have a particular impact on ships engaged in authorised: (1) transportation of licensed medicine, medical supplies, food, and agricultural commodities to countries subject to US trade embargoes; or (2) responses to ship casualties in the waters of such countries.
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