In this “Lessons learned,” we will provide an example of what you should have prepared in case of an incident onboard. Adapt this to your own vessel and operations as part of the safety management system.
On board a large sea-going fishing vessel, the engineer was to repair a conveyor belt between the factory deck and the cargo hold. Access to the drive chain, which needed repair, was tight and difficult. Additionally, the cargo hold maintained a temperature of -30 degrees Celsius.
In recent years, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has received several reports of serious accidents related to lifting operations on board fishing vessels. The accidents have resulted in several crush injuries and, in two cases, lives have been lost.
Winter at sea can be challenging, and it's not only on land that we need to be aware of the conditions. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) often receives reports of accidents where seafarers have been injured due to winter weather. Fortunately, there are several simple measures that can help reduce injuries and sick leave.
A small workboat ran aground on an unmarked reef along the daily route between the land base and the facility. The incident occured in daylight, with high water levels and calm seas.
Every year, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) receives several reports where bunkering or internal transfer of fuel hase lead to leakage into the sea.
