Focal Points Vessel categorisation > Towing and supply shipping
Accident and damage prevention
Familiarization [1]
Familiarization is not just a formality but must have real substance.
Work preparation [5]
Risky activities such as spooling a new towing cable are always subjected to a Job Safety Analysis, followed by a Risk Assessment, a possible Last Minute Risk Assessment and a Toolbox talk. The topics covered are: the management (overall and at the specific location), division of tasks, communication, visual contact, no-go areas and agreements on when an operation will be stopped. The snap-back zones must be defined before commencing activities involving towing cables under tension.
If measures, procedures and equipment are available on board for a particular activity, they should be used.
High-risk activities, such as disconnecting a floating pipe from an anchor to be coupled to a sand dredger, are always subject to a Job Safety Analysis, followed by a Risk Assessment, a possible Last Minute Risk Assessment and a toolbox meeting. The topics covered are the management (overall and at the specific location), division of tasks, communication, visual contact, no-go areas (snap-back zones) and agreements on when an operation will be stopped.
If the client and the contractor have different safety cases, the most serious safety case applies to performance of the contract
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Familiarization is not just a formality but must have real substance.
Risk assessment [2]
Risky activities such as spooling a new towing cable are always subjected to a Job Safety Analysis, followed by a Risk Assessment, a possible Last Minute Risk Assessment and a Toolbox talk. The topics covered are: the management (overall and at the specific location), division of tasks, communication, visual contact, no-go areas and agreements on when an operation will be stopped. The snap-back zones must be defined before commencing activities involving towing cables under tension.
High-risk activities, such as disconnecting a floating pipe from an anchor to be coupled to a sand dredger, are always subject to a Job Safety Analysis, followed by a Risk Assessment, a possible Last Minute Risk Assessment and a toolbox meeting. The topics covered are the management (overall and at the specific location), division of tasks, communication, visual contact, no-go areas (snap-back zones) and agreements on when an operation will be stopped.
Misc. [1]
In the case of risky activities such as spooling a towing cable, visual contact must be maintained at all times from the bridge with the crew members on deck. Objects that obstruct the view should be removed or turned away as much as possible. Remaining blind spots that make work on the bridge difficult are resolved with the aid of cameras.
Navigation
The master’s role [2]
In the case of one-man operation on the bridge, the winch should preferably be operated on deck during spooling so that the captain can focus on manoeuvring.
If the client and the contractor have different safety cases, the most serious safety case applies to performance of the contract
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Voyage planning & preparation [1]
It is recommendable that the standard forms used by shipowners for voyage preparation include a separate box with questions regarding the minimum clearance height of bridges, etc., the actual air draft of the vessel and clearance, in order to be able to safely sail under such objects.
Watchkeeping [1]
Effective Bridge Resource Management entails everyone sharing the same navigation information, thus making the intention clear to everyone involved. Furthermore, crew working on the bridge should not be distracted by visitors.
Misc. [1]
Following on from, but also separately from the decision in this case, the Disciplinary court sees cause to draw attention to the fact that a single-person bridge watch carries an added responsibility on familiar routes, particularly when sailing at high speed through congested waters. Strict observance of the rules in force is necessary in such circumstances. In this way, routine behaviour (and the associated risk) is avoided as much as possible.
Carrying out the work
Toolboxmeeting [2]
Risky activities such as spooling a new towing cable are always subjected to a Job Safety Analysis, followed by a Risk Assessment, a possible Last Minute Risk Assessment and a Toolbox talk. The topics covered are: the management (overall and at the specific location), division of tasks, communication, visual contact, no-go areas and agreements on when an operation will be stopped. The snap-back zones must be defined before commencing activities involving towing cables under tension.
High-risk activities, such as disconnecting a floating pipe from an anchor to be coupled to a sand dredger, are always subject to a Job Safety Analysis, followed by a Risk Assessment, a possible Last Minute Risk Assessment and a toolbox meeting. The topics covered are the management (overall and at the specific location), division of tasks, communication, visual contact, no-go areas (snap-back zones) and agreements on when an operation will be stopped.
Work on deck [2]
The person in charge on deck should keep the overall overview on deck and communicate with the bridge.
In the case of one-man operation on the bridge, the winch should preferably be operated on deck during spooling so that the captain can focus on manoeuvring.
Alarmeringen [1]
If an alarm sounds, the first step is to neutralise the hazard and then check the alarm and communicate to the crew.