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GLOBAL SHARING MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – NOV. 2013 – DARE TO DARE

MOTORMAN STOPS A 2ND ENGR WORKING WITHOUT PPE
OCCURRENCE - Company was informed of an occurrence onboard one of our vessel whereby a
Motorman who was working with the 2nd Engineer, utilized his stop work authority and stopped
2nd Engineer from working in an unsafe manner on ships grinder in Engine room work shop. The
2/E accepted his advice and he himself informed Master of the occurrence. The photograph
attached is an enactment of the actual occurrence and was sent to us for circulation to all
seafarers.
LESSON LEARNT - A Safety Conscious work team is a clear
winner.
MESSAGE TO INDUSTRY - The industry will have to
collectively move forward and embrace behavior based safety
programs which has a major impact on HSE performance.

USE OF MOBILE PHONE ON BRIDGE STOPPED BY MASTER
THE INCIDENT - During berthing maneuver, Harbor Pilot was asked by
Master to refrain from entertaining so many mobile phone calls during
berthing.
LESSON LEARNT - Use of mobile phones shall be strictly forbidden on
bridge and especially during navigation of the vessel. Master shall not
hesitate to interfere with Pilots actions where same may compromise
vessel's navigational safety.

PILOT IN-A-RUSH STOPPED BY A DARE-TO-DARE MASTER
THE INCIDENT - During departure outward passage, harbor Pilot asked Master if he can disembark
earlier than as usual, but master refused to grant his request. Pilot intended to increase speed of
vessel to full speed ahead in congested water to save his time but Master refused same for safety of
vessel, as vessel was still inside the port. Vessel was safely maneuvered and pilot was disembarked
at the designated pilot station area.
LESSON LEARNT - Pilot disembarkation point shall be discussed during Master-Pilot exchange while
the vessel is at berth. Where Pilot intends to disembark prior to the designated Pilot boarding
ground, Master shall assess the risk and circumstances. Pilot shall be disembarked at designated
Pilot boarding ground.
MESSAGE TO INDUSTRY - A lot of navigational accidents have occurred where the Pilot has
disembarked prior to the Pilot boarding ground. Industry shall formulate common guidelines for Pilot
association across the world especially addressing Pilots conduct for boarding and disembarking at
designated Pilot station.

4 November 2013

A Shell Marine Contractors Safety Initiative

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