Loss Prevention Campaign aligned to IMO’s World Maritime Theme 2024
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- Loss Prevention Campaign aligned to IMO’s World Maritime Theme 2024
Safety has been at the heart of all IMO's activities since their conception, and this year we are proud to align ourselves with IMO’s 2024 campaign of enhancing maritime safety and security for both people and the planet. This is set against a backdrop of an environment that is continuously evolving especially when it comes to technological change and innovation. From crew health and wellbeing to adverse weather conditions and towage operations to piracy at sea, we aim to cover a wide array of areas within this topic, all with a focus of safety at the core.
January
- Tug and Barge Safety
Members in the tug and barge sector have always made up a large proportion of entered tonnage at Shipowners’, so the Club has produced a range of relevant guidance to assist Members and their crew.
- Safe Mooring Operations
With effect from 1st January 2024, amendments to SOLAS have been introduced that have a focus on mooring lines, equipment and fittings. We would like to draw Member’s attention to the new guidance from the IMO in MSC.1/Circ.1620 and remind that we have a range of mooring related guidance available on the Club website).
February
- The Benefits of the Condition Survey Programme (CSP)
In 2023 the Club performed 491 condition surveys. Surveys carried out through the CSP are a vital part of the Club’s risk mitigation framework and contribute to the Club’s overall purpose of ensuring peace of mind.
- Introducing: the 'In Focus' Topic
We’re introducing a new way of highlighting data from the condition survey programme as well as sharing related loss prevention guidance and advice from industry experts. Our first in focus topic is maritime cyber security.
- 2023 Top 5 Defects
The Condition Survey Programme enables the Club to highlight the most frequently reported defects along with related guidance to raise awareness of pertinent issues and thereby assist our Members in mitigating related incidents. This is one way in which the CSP is mutually beneficial for all Members.
March
- Basics of Navigation
The Club’s Condition Survey Programme findings on navigational elements and analysis of navigational-related claims highlighting the dominance of the human element serve as a reminder to adhere to the basics of navigation. The Club has produced a range of relevant guidance to assist Members and their crew, including the Navigation Booklet Series, documents on the Importance of Proper Passage Planning and Keeping a Proper Lookout which can all be found here.
- Safe use of ECDIS
Navigating with an ECDIS has undeniable safety benefits. However, incorrect use may cause serious navigational situations, leading to incidents such as collisions and groundings. Members and their crews should remain cautious about the incorrect use of ECDIS, as highlighted in the Club’s Guidance.
- Case Studies
Case studies developed following maritime incident investigations are a great source of learning. They can provide invaluable insights into the underlying causes and factors that led to an incident, as well as recommend best practices to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Attention is therefore drawn to newly issued case studies – (i) Use of mobile phone leads to vessel grounding and (ii) Bow Thruster failure results in rig damage.
April
- Yacht Navigation in Adverse Weather
As the tropical cyclone season for the Northern Hemisphere approaches, our Members will also be bringing yachts back into service following overwintering. The Club would like to draw attention to our yacht specific adverse weather guidance and encourage Members to be vigilant in maintaining a watch on all available forecasting resources.
- Heavy Weather Precautions
It is widely accepted that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. To assist Members in preparing for the challenges posed by heavy weather, the Club has produced a series of checklists that detail key operational aspects to be considered.
- The Importance of Maintaining Air Pipes and associated closing Devices on Deck
The closing devices on air pipes are an essential safety feature. Defective closing devices or air pipes may allow water to ingress into the tanks during heavy seas, leading to stability hazards. The Club's Condition Survey Programme revealed that defects related to air pipes and closing devices are prevalent and would like to highlight the importance of maintaining air pipes and associated closing devices.