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A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting ways to assess and minimise risks when operating a vessel alone.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the safe use of proximity switches on vessels with davit launched survival craft.
A safety message to the shipping industry about the potential hazards of starting engines when passengers and vehicles are embarking or disembarking.
A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting several failures of non-cargo handling cranes and what safety measures can help prevent similar accidents.
A safety message to the towing and workboat industry about the dangers of 'snap-back' zones and the importance of good communication.
A safety message to the fishing industry about ensuring crews are properly rested and how a vessel abandonment, although successful, could have been improved.
A safety message to the fishing industry to always keep a good lookout in case other vessels are ineffective in avoiding collision or close quarters situations.
A safety message to the shipping industry about ensuring you have safety measures and rescue procedures in place.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of taking action when it is clear a collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone.
A safety message for the fishing industry to encourage the separation of crew from gear where possible and the use of personal protective equipment.
A safety message to small high-speed craft operators and recreational craft users on how to minimise the risk of the likelihood of vibration and shock related injuries.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the need for stability assessments after making modifications to a vessel.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving fishing vessels.
A safety message to the offshore shipping industry about clearly defining responsibilities when working on a potentially hazardous task.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of determining risk control measures for any oxygen depleted or contaminated atmospheres.
A safety message for the sail training industry to consider the management of safety and establish best practice guidelines.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of having control measures against falling overboard.
A safety message to the shipping industry about guarding against complacency and heightening watchkeepers’ awareness of risk.
A safety message for the fishing industry on the need for appropriate manning levels to ensure each crew member is properly rested.
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