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A guidance on hot work procedures aboard ships, specifically focusing on how to safely plan, execute and monitor hot work activities.
Repairs, modifications, additional securing points, maintenance etc. are all reasons hot work may be required. Whenever hot work is considered as being a possible solution to an issue, a general assessment should be conducted to decide how risk of an incident can be lowered.
Amongst the general considerations are:
- Can cold work repairs be conducted instead?
- Can a suitable temporary repair be conducted, or procedure implemented that will be sufficient until the ship is in a more suitable location or condition, for example the next scheduled dry dock?
- Can the hot work be done by ship’s crew with the equipment available on board, or are specialist skills and facilities required?
- Is the hot work required on an item or area that is covered by the ship’s classification society?
- Will the ship be required to deviate from its current voyage?
- Can hot work be done with cargo onboard?
- If hot work is required on a piece of equipment or fitting, can the equipment/fitting be feasibly moved to the designated hot work location (often the machinery space workshop) or a less hazardous area?
- Is the hot work required in a hazardous location, for example within a confined/enclosed space or involving work at height?
- Conducting a high-level assessment will determine the next course of action and clarify the options that are available.
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A guidance and highlighted best practices and lessons learned to help avoid costly incidents and keep the vessel, crew and cargo safe regarding LNG operations.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) operations require a high level of technical expertise, the implementation of rigorous safety protocol.
Before arriving at any LNG terminal, complete the following checks for safe operations and cargo transfer:
- Secure mooring arrangements
- Safe and accessible ship boarding
- Proper gangway alignment and suitable landing area
- Loading arm compatibility
- Reliable ship-to-shore communication systems, including radio and data links
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A case study where a routine towing and double-banking operation resulted in a serious crew injury after a seafarer became caught in the bight of a mooring line.
A tug towing a barge (Barge A) was proceeding to a river port when the Master was notified that a berth was not available due to the delayed departure of another vessel. The Master was instructed to ‘double-bank’ the barge to another barge (Barge B), which was already moored to a buoy in the river and await an available berth. Weather conditions were good, with a gentle breeze and calm sea conditions. Visibility was good and the tow was taking place during daylight hours.
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Key tips on safe manual handling practices at sea, reminding seafarers to use proper lifting techniques, plan lifts carefully, and prioritize mechanical aids to prevent injury.
A common mistake made by seafarers is lifting a load by using back muscles instead of using the power of the arm and leg muscles. Sometimes, this can cause serious implications or injuries, especially when dealing with the motion of the sea. If the vessel is rolling or pitching, it is important to secure the load first and then postpone the task until the weather improves.
Always consider using lifting equipment as the preferred choice for handling loads. If equipment is not an option and you have to resort to manual lifting, then always consider the weight of the load, the distance you are carrying it, the storage height (if above shoulder level), and any twisting, bending, stretching, or other awkward posture you may adopt when carrying out the task.
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