Problem statement A large part of the stevedores’ workplace is onboard ships where the port/terminal has no operational control of the design, construction and maintenance and therefor solely relying on the ships crew and manager to ensure a safe workspace to perform stevedoring activities (lashing, unlashing and supervision etc.).
There are many examples of ships not offering a safe workspace on deck, lashing bridges and catwalks etc. due to the construction or condition of the deck and cargo securing equipment.
Motivation A safe workspace on deck is a shared benefit for ships crew and stevedores alike. Furthermore, paramount to ensure the cargo integrity as per cargo securing manual. In APMT we recently experienced a stevedore fatality when a part of catwalk handrail (mid wire) gave way from the force of a person resulting in a 2,5 meter fall.
Themes- This presentation is about cargo space safety with particular focus on condition of rails, lashing bridges, catwalks etc. with some pictures to exemplify the situation.
- Furthermore revisit the discussion that took place in CSSF some 5 years ago re design of cargo space – especially the use of wires a hand rails.
- Lastly invite for an opportunity to collaborate between CSSF and ICHCA or broadly between vessels and terminals to ensure a safe work space for seafarers and stevedores alike.
- Will briefly introduce the vessel safety inspection (VSI) taking place in APMT terminals.
