Cargo Operations - AWP Marine Consultancy Ltd.

Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation

North Standard

There have been a number of very serious incidents over recent years where vessels have experienced liquefaction or dynamic separation of cargo. These issues have sometimes led to a loss of stability and capsize. Cargoes such as iron ore fines, nickel ore, mineral concentrates, bauxite fines and others have all given rise to liquefaction or dynamic separation associated problems.

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Crane Slewing Gear Maintenance and Rocking Tests

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Crane Slewing Gear Maintenance and Rocking Tests

West of England P and I

Incidents continue due to pedestal crane slewing gear’s failure because of bearing wear, often leading to damage to equipment, cargo, significant repair delays and in events of catastrophic bearing failures, severe injury and fatalities. In many cases, the bearings fail with hook loads well below the crane’s safe working load.

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Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety

West of England P and I

The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless fumigant used during the process.