MAIB Report Tug Millgarth Fatality
Safety issues See Full Report Summary At 1749 on 27 January 2019, the chief engineer on board the tug Millgarth, fell into the River Mersey from the north oil stage at the Tranmere Oil Terminal at Birkenhead, England. He had released Millgarth’s mooring lines and was...
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MAIB safety digest: volume 2, 2019
Short accounts of accidents describing what happened, and lessons to be learned. This information is for: the shipping industry the fishing industry recreational craft users the general public
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Fisherman’s Safety Guide
Check out the MCA Fisherman's Safety Guide for safety information boarding arrangements, enclosed spaces, etc. Click here for information MCA Fisherman's Safety Guide
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Cyber Security ISPS and ISM Codes
ISPS Code, part B, paragraph 8.3, states the SSA should address risks to radio and telecommunication systems, including computer systems and networks. The ISM Code also states, "The objective of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) is to provide a safe working...
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Cyber & Internet Security & Strong Passwords
Shipping is an international business with over 90% of world good being moved round the world by shipping. To do this efficiency, large amounts of information and data are now handled and distributed electronically, information regarding crew, cargo details, ships...
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