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 […]
Do you know what they are? In our last article we focused on the most common fire extinguisher, the dry chemical which is by far the most widely used by vessel owners, marinas and the general workforce. While they are the most widely used they may not be the best for every fire situation. Let’s […]
We know log books are important, AND you have them onboard as per AMSA requirements, AND you are pretty sure they are completed correctly! You have an AMSA inspection, and guess what, your Log Book is not completed correctly, you are now non-compliant and a fine is issued or even worse! YOU NEED TO REVIEW […]
Global digitalisation is gaining momentum, and the maritime industry is no exception. From autonomous vessels to data-driven logistics, both Shorlink and AMSA are preparing to assist the maritime sector as it begins to adopt digital enhancements. Benefits include increased safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Learn more about our key digitalisation initiatives. AMSA on Digitalisation AMSA […]
Since 2021, electrical installations and test records have been in the top 5 issues found during domestic commercial vessel AMSA inspections. Ensure wiring, connections and batteries are regularly inspected by a suitably competent person as part of your maintenance plan. 3 ways to reduce risks HAZARDS AND BEST PRACTICES Lead acid batteries Lead acid batteries […]
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has fined a ‘hire and drive’ operator $3,756 for chartering a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) without the required certification. The vessel was chartered out as a class 2 (non-passenger) vessel, with a skipper, when it only held certification as a class 4 (hire and drive) vessel. The […]
You should be aware by now that with Phase 1 of Marine Order 504 in August last year included the risk assessment procedure of ‘Wearing of Lifejackets’ and must be included in your SMS for compliancy. Your safety management system’s risk assessment and written procedures must consider when to wear lifejackets on board. Vessel owners […]
