Incident Prevention

These Regulations (often abbreviated to LOLER) place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment.

In this Lessons Learnt educational video the Uk Club provide an animated example of a case study for the purposes of training through reflective-learning in order to reduce incidents and claims. UKP&I.

Practical guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, taking into account relevant IMO instruments and present engineering and shipbuilding technology.

During a third party survey, the surveyor made a request to test the emergency fire pump, which was arranged with the assistance of the chief engineer. The emergency fire pump was located in a recessed well in the steering gear compartment, approximately 3 metres deep and accessed by an inclined...

On a loaded bulk carrier, a bulkhead stool void space was due for periodical internal inspection. The chief officer instructed the bosun to open the main deck lid to the vertical access trunk and place a small ventilation fan over the opening. In the meantime, he completed a permit to work...

In preparation for arrival in port the pilot ladder was rigged on the side of the vessel. While the pilot climbed the ladder, an unforeseen event caused serious injuries to the Pilot. This video examines what can be learnt from the incident and how it could have been prevented.

The International Group has collaborated to produce a safety training animation that draws attention to the risk of entering such spaces without first taking preventive and protective measures.

The recommendations have been expanded, and include additional guidance on training and on safety management, more examples of potential enclosed spaces, and greater emphasis on assuming spaces are unsafe to enter until proved otherwise.

Part of V.Group's Safety Culture Series this video raises awareness of the key issues of fire safety.

Part of the Club's "Inside Ship" video series, this video focusses on shielding of hot surfaces in the engine room.

Knowledge and best practices on the correct us and rigging of the pilot ladder.

This guide shows the procedures to be followed if it becomes necessary to enter confined or enclosed spaces, particularly where there is a risk of noxious fumes.