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Washington — Safe navigation of bulk carriers requires bridge teams to use all available resources – including paper charts, electronic charts and radar – to avoid potential hazards. That’s the National Transportation Safety Board’s conclusion after its investigation into a January 2021 incident involving a bulk carrier striking an oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Arlington, VA — Tugboats and towboats are now required to have on board a Coast Guard-issued certificate of inspection to operate in the United States.
Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA highlights the hazards longshore workers face when lashing containers and cargo aboard vessels in marine terminals.
Washington — Evaluating and controlling hazards that stem from preservative coatings during hot work on maritime vessels is the subject of a new fact sheet from OSHA.
Workers involved in marine cargo handling are exposed to many hazards throughout the course of standard operations, according to OSHA. To protect these workers, the agency suggests proper adherence to first aid procedures.
