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What stops you from reducing speed to avoid a collision?
ALERT20 NOV 2019
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In a significant number of collisions, we have found that most mariners do not reduce speed to avoid a collision.
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Master pilot exchange – share your information
ALERT12 NOV 2019
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The playwright George Bernhard Shaw once said “the single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This phrase perfectly describes the central constraint preventing harmonized working between a pilot and Master – communication.
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Do you know that in an overtaking situation vessels spend far greater time in close proximity than at any other time
ALERT05 NOV 2019
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An overtaking situation might not be clear cut every time. Take for instance a classic dilemma where two vessels whose speeds differ marginally are on a converging course.
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Stop malware finding its way onto your computer systems
ALERT29 OCT 2019
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Malware, short for malicious software, is designed to damage files or entire computer systems, steal data, or disrupt networks. Malware can be viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, backdoors, rootkits, and bots. There are numerous inexpensive Antivirus software programs available to protect your IT and OT systems from malware, but first line of protection is knowing how malware spreads so you can avoid it in the first place.
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India bans single-use plastic onboard ships
ALERT24 OCT 2019
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Please see our Alert of 13 January 2020 for the latest position.
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Do you check hyperlinks before clicking?
ALERT22 OCT 2019
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Cyber criminals depend on careless clicks to penetrate a computer system.
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Do you know your weakest link?
ALERT15 OCT 2019
Your cyber security is only as strong as your weakest link. A number of pieces of electronic equipment on board depend on information received from other electronic systems for effective operations.
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New IMO procedures for maintenance and inspection of life-saving appliances
ALERT10 OCT 2019
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Seafarers should be able to fully rely on the IMO-mandated life-saving appliances and equipment at their disposal, says the IMO.
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What are the duties of a stand-on vessel?
ALERT08 OCT 2019
Don’t let your guard down. Observe the approaching vessel and know when to take action.
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Would an appreciable change in bearing be enough to assess the risk of collision?
ALERT01 OCT 2019
When the risk of collision is assessed using a series of compass or radar bearings, it is important to understand its limitations, both at short and long range.
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Why wait until the last mile to avoid a collision?
ALERT25 SEP 2019
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Act early. Act large. There have been several collisions in crossing situations where the give way vessel waited too long to make the course alteration.
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Is situational awareness unknowingly compromised when proceeding from restricted to open waters?
ALERT17 SEP 2019
From Gard’s database on navigation incidents we see that the likelihood of having an incident remains the same in open as well as restricted waters. While the bridge watchkeeping is at its optimum level when navigating in coastal waters, it gets compromised both in terms of manpower and the situational awareness of the navigator as soon as the vessel enters open waters.
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Can an officer on bridge watch slow down the clock to better assess the risk of collision?
ALERT10 SEP 2019
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Yes. Reducing the speed of the vessel will give the Officer of the Watch (OOW) more time to think and act.
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What could be the consequences of wrong or inadequate valve markings?
ALERT04 SEP 2019
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Operating a wrong valve on cargo piping can have serious consequences, most notably pollution, cargo contamination and even an explosion.
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What is the best evidence in defending liquid cargo contamination claims?
ALERT27 AUG 2019
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The answer is cargo samples, particularly manifold samples.
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Maritime industry targeted by cyber criminals
ALERT22 AUG 2019
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An assessment by Norwegian authorities finds that its maritime and oil and gas sectors have recently been victims of cyber campaigns specifically targeting companies in the US, Europe and the Middle East and advise companies to be prepared for continuous activity in the short to medium term.
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Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% - sulphur marine fuel
ALERT21 AUG 2019
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A number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organisations have worked together to produce Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% - sulphur marine fuel released on 20 August 2019.
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Can cargo vapours contaminate the full cargo parcel?
ALERT20 AUG 2019
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In Gard we see that almost 50% of the cargo loss cases are a result of cargo contamination. Many of these are due to vapour contamination. Vapour contamination may occur due to migration of vapour between incompatible cargoes via the IG lines or from pre-existing vapours from the last cargo in the tank.
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AIS mandatory in Indonesian waters
ALERT19 AUG 2019
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From 20 August 2019 Masters must make sure vessels’ automatic identification systems (AIS) are active and transmit the correct information when navigating in Indonesian territorial waters.
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Dangerous gases – silent and invisible killer
ALERT13 AUG 2019
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Where does the danger lie? When measuring dangerous gases prior to enclosed space entry, we need to take into account the relative weight of the gas when compared to air. For example, we need to be aware that methane is lighter than air, carbon monoxide is the same weight and hydrogen sulphide is heavier than air. This difference in molecular weight requires gas measurements to be taken at different heights of the enclosed space to ensure thorough gas measurement prior to man entry into enclosed space.
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