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6.4 Prevention

Many accidents can be prevented if vessels keep good housekeeping and ensure that maintenance is carried out
as required. The following procedures will assist the oficers in identifying hazardous areas before the accident

happens. These suggestions should be implemented into the managers ISM (International Safety Management) Code.

• Follow a checklist, which identiies potentially hazardous conditions, including a simple vessel diagram showing
the main deck, cargo holds and other areas where the stevedores are scheduled to work.

• Before arrival, the Chief Oficer should inspect each hazardous area including, but not limited to the

condition of hatchways, latches, ladders, lighting, twist locks, wires, cables, cargo equipment, cranes and rusty
conditions of deck.

• Stevedores should be informed about any planned or ongoing maintenance in the area they will be operating.
• The Chief Oficer should take digital pictures of inspected spaces.

• The Chief Oficer should present the stevedores with the checklist before cargo operation commences.

• If the vessel provides any equipment for the cargo operation e.g. twist locks, lashing chains, or hooks, this
equipment should be regularly inspected, serviced, and replaced as necessary. Any inspection and maintenance

should be recorded in the vessel’s PMS (Planned Maintenance System).

• The Master should ensure that critical equipment such as cranes are regularly inspected and working properly.

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