Responsible boating has a lot to do with common sense. Taking a moment to assess the situation before your cruise and during your trip could save you, your family and friends from irreparable harm or danger. While you are out cruising, please remember to: As we said, whilst it is mostly common sense when on […]
Do YOU prep before departure? As the holiday season is approaching, we know both you, friends and family will be spending much more time on the water! Coming prepared with adequate knowledge of your boat and the area is just as important as coming with the right provisions and equipment. So, let’s look at preparation […]
What would you do? When a crew member goes missing it can be tragic and it’s an all-too-common occurrence in the maritime industry. Crew often face dangerous conditions while working long hours at sea, making them vulnerable to accidents and incidents that can result in their disappearance. The safety and well-being of all crew members […]
And the dangers! Summer’s here and we’re all excited to be out on the water, but what are the risks of having too much sun exposure? Being in the sun for an amount of time can lead to: Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer, over 2000 people die from skin cancer a year. […]
Can your crew do it safely? Anchoring Operations & Safety Anchoring operations are the most crucial aspect of commercial vessel operations, as they ensure the safety and stability of the vessel while it is stationary. When a commercial vessel arrives at its destination, the crew must carefully select an appropriate anchorage based on factors such […]
Do you know the difference? Far too often we see people getting confused between hazards and risks which can and does cause a major issue in terms of safety. So…what is the difference between hazards and risks? What is a hazard? Every workplace (including commercial vessels) has hazards and depending on the operations being undertaken […]
What would YOU do? Closing up our series on Fire safety, this week we are looking at fire in other areas. A fire in any area can very quickly become can be a serious emergency situation! If not contained quickly the fire can go from ignition to a major fire in a matter of seconds. […]
Do YOU know how to deal with it? Continuing our focus on fire safety during National Safe Work Month, this week we are looking at…. Fire in the Engine Room! A fire in the engine room can very quickly become a catastrophic one! If not contained quickly the fire can go from ignition to a […]
Do YOU know what to do? October being National Safe Work Month we felt it important to continue the focus on fire. We have covered extinguishers in the last two newsletters (if you missed them, click here). We will now focus on FIRES – HOW, WHY AND WHAT TO DO! This week, let’s look at… […]
Do you know the most common one? The most common, and most practical portable fire extinguisher in the maritime industry is… …the Dry Chemical Powder is the most common type used in Australia. They are also known as a DCP fire extinguisher. DCP fire extinguishers are easily distinguishable by the white band that is around […]
