The Australia Maritime Safety Authority has successfully convicted a ship’s master and shipping company for a ladder failure resulting in pilot injuries. AMSA emphasizes the importance of properly maintaining and rigging pilot ladders to prevent accidents. Neglecting ladder safety can have deadly consequences, as seen in recent incidents.
The crew members of the Singapore-flagged ship Dali, stranded after colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, were concerned about public perception. Despite being in good health, they kept quiet as they awaited the outcome of the ongoing investigation, unsure of how they were being portrayed in the world.
AMSA is launching a new concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) in collaboration with Tokyo and Indian Ocean MoUs, targeting seafarers’ employment conditions. Issues like wages, rest hours, and crewing levels are prevalent in MLC complaints. AMSA emphasizes the importance of respecting seafarers’ rights for a safe work environment. The CIC will run from September to November 2024.
Police are urging parents to monitor their children’s activities during the school Easter holiday after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to the Warsash Maritime Academy building. Five young people were found nearby and sent home, with police launching an investigation and vowing to identify and deal with offenders.
A container vessel collided with a key bridge in Baltimore, leaving 20 Indian crew members stranded onboard. The crew is reported to be healthy, with one minor injury treated and discharged. The US authorities are investigating the incident, while efforts are being made to support the crew emotionally and physically.
