A fire occurred onboard a 2,565 gt general cargo ship, causing extensive damage and injuring one crew member. Fortunately, no lives were lost.

A gangway refers to a platform, a walkway or a ramp connecting the ship to land or other vessels and is used as a means of safe access for the … Continue reading LOSS PREVENTION: GANGWAYS ON SHIPS – A PRACTICAL SAFETY GUIDE

Hydraulic injection injuries pose a significant risk to anyone working near high pressure fluids. Injuries can occur when pressurised fluid punctures the skin and spreads beneath it. Initially, the injury … Continue reading PREVENTING AND TREATING HYDRAULIC INJECTION INJURIES AT SEA

Working at sea is a demanding and challenging profession that requires constant attention to safety. One aspect often overlooked is the prevalence of finger injuries among seafarers. In the confined … Continue reading UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING FINGER INJURIES AT SEA

Seafarers spend much of their working day wearing head protection, a crucial precaution in an industrial setting where the risk of head injuries is prevalent. Shipowners and operators should provide … Continue reading PRIORITISING HEAD PROTECTION AT SEA

Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) on board passenger ships typically consist of large inflatable life rafts and either an inflatable slide or escape chute. These systems are designed to enable the … Continue reading MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM EXERCISES

Internationally the sea fishing sector is recognised as one of the most challenging and hazardous industries to work in, suffering higher rates of fatal and serious accidents when compared to … Continue reading FISHING VESSEL CLAIMS 2017-2022

The Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention is a cornerstone of maritime safety, setting out essential regulations and standards to ensure the safety of ships and their crews. As … Continue reading SOLAS AMENDMENTS: SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA 2024 AMENDMENTS

Adherence to safety guidelines for portable power tools onboard ships is often neglected and this can result in injuries to the eyes, chest, and hands. Unfortunately, some of these injuries … Continue reading THE SAFE USE OF PORTABLE POWER OPERATED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ON BOARD SHIP

The Club continue to see incidents where the use of alcohol or drugs has been a contributing factor. Drug and alcohol abuse is a problem that affects all industries, including … Continue reading DRUG AND ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS – ADVICE FOR SEAFARERS

The Club’s loss prevention team has been looking into the underlying causes of past collision cases. The number of collision cases is decreasing. This is largely due to the advent … Continue reading COLLISION REGULATIONS – COLREGs

We are now in the last quarter of the year, which means that winter is approaching in the northern hemisphere, bringing with it the risk of severe cold in certain … Continue reading OPERATING A SHIP IN CONDITIONS OF ICE OR EXTREME COLD

Every year, lifeboat accidents continue to happen, with some leading to serious injuries and others even resulting in death. The loss prevention team at Britannia has been investigating lifeboat accidents … Continue reading LIFEBOAT DRILLS

The Club has recently experienced several incidents where crew or third parties have lost their grip while using the ship’s pilot ladder, falling into the water or onto the quayside … Continue reading PILOT LADDERS – THE DANGERS INVOLVED

A general cargo vessel ran aground on Sgeir Graidach Shoal in the Little Minch on the west coast of Scotland. Luckily the crew were safely evacuated from the ship by … Continue reading WARNING OF THE DANGERS OF FATIGUE AND POOR BRIDGE PROCEDURES

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Jacob Damgaard, Associate Director, Loss Prevention, Britannia P&I, highlights that the maritime industry will only move forward with close cooperation between industry stakeholders. The … Continue reading SAFETY4SEA INTERVIEW WITH BRITANNIA’S JACOB DAMGAARD

An oil tanker was on passage when the ship’s electrician, who had been working alone, was fatally electrocuted while performing maintenance of the inert gas scrubber electrical system

An AB on board a product tanker suffered severe injuries after falling from a portable ladder while conducting maintenance work on the launching system for the ship’s free-fall lifeboat and later tragically died from his injuries.

The Third Engineer (3/E) on board an anchored capesize bulk carrier was splashed by hot sludge while opening the manhole cover of a settling tank and subsequently died from a septic shock having sustained 2nd degree burns to a large part of his body.

Due to its strict regulations, there may be even more severe consequences for the ship in cases involving stowaways embarking in South Africa. This article provides guidance on additional precautions to be taken when in South African waters.

On this page: Introduction Fire hoses Portable fire extinguishers Fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing systems Self-contained breathing apparatus Emergency escape breathing devices The International Convention for the Safety of Life at … Continue reading MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT ON BOARD A SHIP: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, HOSES AND MORE

SOLAS Chapter III Reg. 20 details requirements to be followed by all ships with regard to operational readiness, maintenance and inspections. In this regulation there is a requirement for pre-sailing … Continue reading RISK WATCH MAINTENANCE SERIES – LSA – STOWAGE, INSPECTION AND CHECKS OF LIFEBOATS AND LIFE RAFTS (SURVIVAL CRAFT)