Author: rockhop

The Workboat Association has been of great relevance to the development of the Workboat Code over the years. The Association brings together many of the operators, builders and equipment suppliers involved in this trade, promoting safety standards and best practice. It also provides a network within the industry. For myself I support Operators by helping… Continue reading Workboat Association

With the Port Marine Safety Code as a guide I am able to help and support your port, acting as a DP, conducting audits or investigations or planning and carrying out drills to support compliance. As an Associate Member of the UK Harbour Master’s Association, I follow what is happening in the UK ports and… Continue reading Port Authorities

Safe access and egress to and from any vessel is very important and we often read in the media about badly rigged pilot ladders and occasionally very sadly of serious incidents. Barges tend to be another challenge as they are not manned by a regular crew, with a different riding squad at each port, often… Continue reading Barge Access

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Compliance with the ISPS code can be relatively straightforward depending on the nature of the vessel. What is sometimes overlooked is ensuring the crew have been given the appropriate guidance for their role and that exercises are done in a realistic manner to build confidence within the team.

A poor design can lead to an incident many years down the line, here we have a fairlead set in from the hull, the rust on the sheerstrake shows there has been plenty of chafe over the years. This would be less of an issue with wire ropes however with the towage industry now using… Continue reading Incident Investigation

Ship management contracts should be a straightforward area to work in particularly with BIMCO templates however this is not always the case and part of the challenge / opportunity is to be clear on who does what.