Latest edition of our newsletter addresses issues on the following;

- Fire detection systems
- Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Failures
- Gas Monitoring Cabinets
- ECDIS Annual Inspection Test
- Ballast Tanks and Flame Screens

This safety bulletin highlights the importance of verifying the level of awareness and familiarity vessel personnel have with key learnings, procedures and regulations affected by this incident. This safety bulletin is based on facts, contributory factors and learnings identified in the official investigation report of the collision between the Sanchi and the CF Crystal. It is also based on an analysis by OCIMF members of information available from the official reference documents. This safety bulletin does not in anyway seek to apportion blame or liability for the incident.

Attached our latest inspector newsletter.

Please find attached our latest inspector newsletter.

We have introduced a specific inspector bulletin with the purpose of sharing industry practice, observations, situations and experience and any inspection related feedback. The purpose for continuous improvement and so that we can all benefit from each other’s experience.

 As always we welcome your feedback and also any experience you wish to share or add in future editions.