The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is to carry out a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) between March 1, 2007 and May 30, 2007.
Port state control inspectors will examine safety when working with mooring equipment and working on deck in heavy sea conditions.
The hazards presented by mooring operations were shown by the outcome of a joint Australian Transport Safety Bureau - Marshall Islands Maritime Authority investigation carried out into a fatality on the MV Probo Bear which found that a lack of preparedness, communication and supervision and the incorrect use of the mooring winch brake were contributing factors in the death of a crew member.
Several recent incidents have also occurred where inappropriate use of shipboard fittings for operations with lines from tugs has resulted in damage to the ship. These incidents have highlighted the need for increased awareness of correct practices and use of ship fittings.
The dangers associated with working on deck in heavy weather have been highlighted by recent incidents in Australian waters where crew members have been killed or severely injured.
Though the inspection campaign is primarily intended to raise awareness, if serious issues are noted these will be dealt with as a deficiency.
Port state control inspectors will examine safety when working with mooring equipment and working on deck in heavy sea conditions.
The hazards presented by mooring operations were shown by the outcome of a joint Australian Transport Safety Bureau - Marshall Islands Maritime Authority investigation carried out into a fatality on the MV Probo Bear which found that a lack of preparedness, communication and supervision and the incorrect use of the mooring winch brake were contributing factors in the death of a crew member.
Several recent incidents have also occurred where inappropriate use of shipboard fittings for operations with lines from tugs has resulted in damage to the ship. These incidents have highlighted the need for increased awareness of correct practices and use of ship fittings.
The dangers associated with working on deck in heavy weather have been highlighted by recent incidents in Australian waters where crew members have been killed or severely injured.
Though the inspection campaign is primarily intended to raise awareness, if serious issues are noted these will be dealt with as a deficiency.