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ESM SPREADS WING IN EASTERN SECTOR:
SIXTH LIAISON OFFICE IN KOLKATA

The sixth crewing office of ESM took off amongst great fanfare and celebration on 22nd September in Kolkata- an auspicious day called Mahalaya for the local Bengali population.

Capt. Panda , in-charge of DG shipping, Kolkata honoured the occasion as the chief guest and cut the ribbon of the Kolkata office situated at the heart of the city at Shakepeare Sarani. He was also accompanied by a team of senior officials from DG shipping, Kolkata who actively took part in the celebration.

Capt. Panda , during his address expressed great appreciation at the initiative taken by ESM in making the merchant navy popular to the local people of this otherwise neglected section and offered all possible help to further such initiative in future.

All guests were treated with an evening of Indian classical dances apart sumptuous dinner organized by ESM,Kolkata team headed by Capt. Amitabh Singh at the prestigious Park Hotel.

 

Capt. Panda given the honour to cut the ribbon
GALLEY SCALD INJURY
*Note: This monthly safety moment is collected from various sources for educational purpose and is not an actual incident from the ESM fleet.
Hot cooking oil is a major source of accidents in any kitchen, the galley of a ship being no exception. Most of these accidents arise because of overheating or spillage. The following narrative serves as a reminder of the dangers of transferring and draining hot cooking oil.

A cabin assistant working in the galley of a freight ferry drained some waste hot oil from the deep fat fryer into a suitable dry bucket. Although the oil was still extremely hot, he then carried it over to
the waste food disposal unit and poured it in.

The waste food disposal unit was fitted with an integral water flushing arrangement for cleaning the tray. This was operated just after the hot oil was poured into it. When the water mixed with the hot oil in the unit, it “spat” a mixture of oil and scalding water back up and out of the disposal chute, showering the operator. The operator received scalds and burns to his face and hands, which resulted in a lengthy period of time off work.
LESSONS LEARNT
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An investigation of the accident highlighted the lack of any specific written procedures on board the vessel for the disposal of oil or, in fact any other potentially hazards activities in the galley.
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Once again we are reminded that even during times when galley staff are busy, and time is of the essence, it doesn't pay to rush a job.
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Training and operational procedures, including risk assessments, should be checked regularly and, if applicable, updated for suitability, especially with regard to part-time and newly appointed staff.
ESM would like to wish all readers Happy Diwali and Eid Mubarak!
 
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