Tag: tanker safety
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Ship Security Officer – Duties, Responsibilities, Course and other FAQs
Ship Security Officer on a Ship – Duties, Responsibilities, Course and other FAQs What is a Ship Security Officer (SSO)? The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) code introduced the role of a Ship Security Officer role (SSO) on a ship. The company and the vessel master select a qualified officer to assume…
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Risk Assessment for Beginners: What it is, How it’s done and When to do it
Introduction Risk assessment is used in all industries today to evaluate the level of danger associated with specific operations, substances, and equipment. Only after we learn about the dangers can we take steps to mitigate them. Safety-critical industries use risk assessments to reduce operational risks and ensure occupational safety. Project managers use risk assessment resources…
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Understanding the changes SIRE 2.0 brings
Introduction The priorities in the maritime transportation industry have always remained the same. It is to ensure the safety of the persons onboard, the cargo, and the environment. With this intention, the original Ship Inspection report programme (SIRE) was introduced by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) in 1993 to safeguard oil, chemical, LNG…