Would you enter a space if you knew there was a madman with a machine gun inside?
Thursday 21st September
Just a quick post before I go off to my dry cago lesson. Yesterday was quiet, only one lesson where we learn't ship stability. Various angles of list/lull and centres of gravity and buoyancy. Quite fundamental when loading/unloading cargo and also in achieving the correct trim (keeping the vessel level(ish) fore - aft). We were shown these pictures as an example of when it all went wrong.
This ship overturned after using its onboard crane to swing a large cargo over the ship and into the hold. She had ballasted on her port side! - click the pic for a bigger view
This container ship doesn't look very stable to me!Today we have had a lesson on entering enclosed spaces and maintanence of the ship. We watched a video where entering an enclosed space was likened to entering a room with a madman and a machine gun inside! 200 people die every year from entering enclosed spaces on ships that have not been correctly vented, or that have toxic fumes inside. Luckily for us a cadet is usually thought to be an ideal candidate for all the horrid jobs! Dont worry though there are loads of safety procedures in place!
posted by Rob @ 1:31 pm
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2 Comments:
entering enclosed spaces, madmen and machine guns.
That's a good analogy.
As for the numerous safety measures in place.
Take that one with a pinch of salt.
Always, always, always look after yourself.
Never take anyones word for it that its ok.
Never assume it is ok, just because someone has ticked a box - no matter who that someone is.
Never ever enter on your own & make sure someone is watching from up top.
You should ALWAYS WEAR AN Escape Kit - Elsa or the like - Even if alledgedly "Gas free".
jerryn
Enclosed Spaces - Madmen & Machine Guns.
I like that analogy too.
Never ever forget it - specially if you're on tankers and the like, but it applies equally to all ships.
bulkshipsurveyor
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