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ESM-BP PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATED AND POISED TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN  IN FUTURE
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. The close relationship and partnership between ESM and BP Shipping was celebrated and strengthened when a high- powered seven member delegation of BP Shipping led by Mr. Dave Williamson, Vice President , Fleet Operations, UK and Mr. Tony Sullivan ,head of BPMS, Singapore visited ESM and SIMS operations in Mumbai and Lonavala last week and expressed BP shipping’s keen appreciation of the high level of professionalism and work culture of ESM and its in-house training institute SIMS

.Mr. Williamson and Mr. Tony Sullivan together with the BPS Fleet manager, UK, Mr. Jim Ellis who is on his first visit to ESM after his appointment, met with the team leaders of the ESM manning team in the Mumbai operation on 27th March.

 
.The delegation split in two, visited the premises of SIMS, Mumbai and Lonavala on two days and collectively opined that this is indeed a world class maritime facility.
.A visit to the SIMS, Lonavala campus on 28th March was an eye opener for those who visited it for the first time and some of the members who had themselves graduated from various world- famous maritime institutes and facilities across the world unequivocally described this as far better than any they have seen around the world so far. They all expressed that looking at such facilities they have no doubt that the institute will produce nothing but the top class cadets and maritime officers in future.
Mr. Williamson who had visited the institute earlier at various levels of its

 

completion commented, “ I have observed this institute move from vision to reality and can’t express fully in words the impact in has. Truly world class!"
.Later addressing the cadets in the auditorium, Mr. Williamson recalled the long association between ESM and BP shipping since 2003 when the first BP ship British Willow was delivered to ESM for management and emphasized on a closer relationship that holds the two for future.
.During his interaction with the Research head, Mr. Williamson  also mentioned later that BP could look into getting associated with the R&D projects undertaken by the Research team in SIMS, Lonavala in future
*Note: This monthly safety moment is collected from various sources for educational purpose and is not an actual incident from the ESM fleet. 
Courtesy Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Note 49/2007

Mooring Safety

.About four hours after docking, the Third Mate relieved the watch and then went on deck to check the lines which had been tended about an hour before. Unfortunately for this ship's officer, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time when one of the lines parted. Within five short minutes of coming on watch, the Mate became a victim of what is sometimes called "synthetic line snap-back." Struck in the head and neck, he died several days later.
.Investigators felt that slackened lines, caused by an outgoing tide and strong winds, resulted in powerful surges and heavy strains on the mooring lines which then caused them to part. The line that struck the Mate was made of nylon and had a rated breaking strength of 46.6 tons. When it finally parted, an incredible amount of energy was released causing the line to "snap-back" in a manner similar to what occurs when a very large rubber band breaks. Later, it was found that another line had also parted.
.Chafing of the mooring lines as they passed out the roller chock may have also contributed significantly to the mooring line failure. The angle of the mooring line as it passed out the chock and down to the dock was very severe. Combined with the powerful surges that the vessel experienced and the fact that no chafing gear was being used at that time, the conditions were right for this accident to occur.
Lessons Learnt
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Safety on any ship, whether inport or underway, depends upon the vigilance of its personnel. Many situations outside of the ordinary can be easily corrected or overcome simply through heightened awareness. Personnel must also be constantly aware of the status and condition of the ship's equipment. This is especially true when certain variables work in concert to increase the potential for hazards. If equipment is missing or improperly used, quite simply, it will not function properly and could cause an accident.
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Moorings to be frequently checked and adjusted as required.
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Frequency of these checks must be increased at berths exposed to risks such as largely varying tides, weather, narrow channels, passing ships, etc.
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Mooring checks and adjustment to be carried out by at least two personnel.
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If chafing due to mooring layout cannot be avoided, measures to mitigate chafing of ropes must be taken.
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Mooring equipment to be well maintained as per PMS however due to exposure to weather these have to be specifically checked and attended to prior arrival port.
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Any concerns regarding the mooring equipment must be brought to the attention of the chief officer and master and immediately addressed.
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Pre-arrival/Toolbox meetings to identify risks and corrective actions must be carried out diligently.
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