Safety Alerts

Good Practice

Number: 24-08 Dated: 27/09/2024

Burns from Pot Handling in Galley

Burns sustained during pot handling in vessel galley.

Number: 24-02 Dated: 25/03/2024

Side Scuttle Knocked in by Wave Impact

Vessel port hole / side scuttle knocked in by wave impact in heavy seas.

Number: 23-13 Dated: 18/09/2023

Hazardous Substances – Water Bottles Used for Chemicals

Unsuitable containers used to store hazardous chemicals

Number: 23-10 Dated: 28/07/2023

Air Cylinder – High Pressure Discharge

Good practice guidance for handling high pressure air cylinders.

Number: 23-08 Dated: 24/07/2023

Sharps

Good practice alert relating to safe handling and disposal of Sharps from vessels.

Number: 22-15 Dated: 07/12/2022

Medical Emergency – Choking Incident

Choking incident on a members vessel prompted life saving actions by crew

Number: 22-14 Dated: 02/12/2022

“Never Saddle a Dead Horse”

Good practice reminder in relation to attaching Bulldog Grips onto wire.

Number: 22-12 Dated: 10/11/2022

Hand Injury Incident

Serious hand injury to a seafarer whilst using a knife.

Number: 22-03 Dated: 17/02/2022

Whip Checks on Bulk Hoses – Update

Follow up to safety alert 19-11 “Whip Checks on Bulk Hoses” stressing correct usage

Number: 22-01 Dated: 14/01/2022

High Levels of H2S Detected in Bilge Tank

Dangerously high levels of Hydrogen Sulphide detected during a routine transfer of bilge water on a members vessel.

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