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Injury to crew while working in heavy weather.
Applicable to:
All Masters and ship-owners
Effective Date:
29.03.2010
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary
A foreign flagged cellular container vessel encountered heavy weather, leading to injuries among the crew while investigating water ingress and anchor issues.
2. Observations and Failures
- Poor Maintenance: Chain locker, forepeak store, anchor stopper, and spurling pipe issues contributed to the incident.
- Lack of Precautions: Heavy weather precautions were not taken, and risk assessment was not carried out.
- Communication Failure: The chief officer's decision to return to the forecastle deck was not communicated to the bridge.
3. Required Actions
Masters and ship-owners are required to:
- Review: MSC.1/Circ.1228 (Guidance on hazards in adverse weather conditions)
- Ensure: Heavy weather safety precautions, proper maintenance, and effective communication
Important Note
Ensure that your vessel's pumping arrangements comply with SOLAS requirements for dry spaces forward of the collision bulkhead.
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