Tag: Signals

In the latest issue of Signals newsletter by North P&I Club, John Southam, Loss Prevention Executive, shares his views with respect to GPS, citing common problems that impede safe navigation and best practice for navigational officers to maintain good situational awareness.

Taking consideration of various court claims involving maritime casualties, Harry Hirst of Ince&Co. law firm discussed the importance of "the use of time" by duty officers in collision avoidance. Namely, in the latest edition of Signals Newsletter, Mr. Hirst notes distance is often a criteria that OOWs apply when taking action, however avoiding action should always be about timing and not about distance.

In the latest edition of Signals, North P&I Club's Kostas Katsoulieris discusses the steps to take onboard where there is a serious incident requiring medical assistance from ashore. Firstly, basic first aid should be provided onboard under the guidance of the Ship’s Medical Officer and with reference to the Ship’s Medical Guide.

In its latest Signals newsletter, North Club presents the role of pilot ladders in port operations and in crew safety, emphasizing that there are often serious incidents caused by pilots in boarding operations, even when the weather is fine and all equipment is correctly maintained.

In the recent issue of North P&I Club's Signals newsletter, James Wilkes, Managing Director of Grey Page, gives an insight into the problems that razor wire, fitted for anti piracy purposes, can pose for vessel operations and a possible solution using barriers made of high density polyrethane plastic material. 

North P&I Club urges shipowners to consider the importance of internet access on their ships, to ensure they continue to attract, recruit and retain high quality crews. The issue of internet access, part of a campaign by North to help operators get the ‘right crew’, is detailed in the latest issue of the club’s loss prevention newsletter ‘Signals’.

North P&I Club advises shipowners on how to ensure a smooth and successful promotion of their chief mates to the all-important role of master. The Club notes that there is need for a structured approach to training and refers to the obvious basics, such as STCW, while sheds focus on mentoring, pastoral care and the Master’s SOLAS safety ‘trump card’.

The North P&I Club, in its latest issue of Signals newsletter, investigates the vessel's role in monitoring the work of stevedores in order to ensure efficient movement of cargoes both on board vessels and ashore in ports and terminals.

The UK MCA has issued updated Marine Guidance Note in order to specify the changes to the regulations for health and safety signs and signals at work arising from the implementation in the United Kingdom of EU Commission Directive.

In the latest issue of loss prevention newsletter Signals, the North P&I Club advises operators on the liquefaction issues and describes seafarers' role when loading such cargoes.