Alerts

Vessels are recommended to display the night signals when crossing Singapore Strait The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued a Marine Safety Advisory No 69-11 refering to Regional Marine Safety Offices, Nautical Inspectors, Masters, Owners and Agents including new rules for night signals by Singapore MPA.Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has issued a circular (Port Marine Circular No. 02 of 2011, attached) advising owners, operators, and masters of a recent amendment to the rules for vessels navigating through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.With effect from 1 July 2011, vessels crossing the traffic separation scheme (TSS) and precautionary areas in the Singapore Strait during hours of darkness are recommended to display the night signals consisting of three (3) all-round green lights in a vertical line.For further information, click here.Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marine Safety Advisory No.64-11 The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued the following advisory: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 1156Z on 17 May in position 09:24S-040:44E 44nm east of Kiswere, Tanzania along the Somali Basin. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.For further information, click hereSource: Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marine Safety Advisory No.63-11 The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued the following advisories: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 1639Z on 15 May in position 14:09N-055:25E, approximately 171nm northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.For further information, click here.Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands

Six robbers boarded the tanker near Horsburgh Lighthouse ReCAAP issued Incident Alert for robbery on Dong Jiang Tanker.On 30 May 11 at or about 0129 hrs, a Singapore-registered tanker Dong Jiang was underway at approximately 30 nm east of Horsburgh Lighthouse (01 19.30' N, 104 54.50' E) when six robbers boarded the vessel.The robbers stole cash and other valuables before they escaped. The vessel was enroute from Tanjung Pelapas, Malaysia to Balongan, Indonesia at the time of the incident. The crew was not injured.For furter information, click hereSource: ReCAAP

These incidents led vessels drifting to coastline or requiring assistance to emergency anchorage INTERTANKO has received a Safety Alert Bulletin from International Marine Transportation Limited (ExxonMobil) saying that there has been an increase in the number of incidents attributable to main engine control failures. In a number of cases, such incidents have led to vessels drifting relatively close to the coastline, or requiring to be assisted to an emergency anchorage.This bulletin is to highlight this increasing trend and to encourage an internal review of main engine control system (remote/emergency) operations, inspections and maintenance procedures, aimed at minimising such failures.Prudent passage planning includes assessing the potential for the loss of propulsion and identifies mitigating actions to address such events. However, only the rapid restoration of propulsion control will ensure the safety of a vessel, its crew and the environment.To view the Safety Alert Bulletin click hereSource : INTERTANKO

Marine safety Advisory No.65-11 The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued the following advisory: A merchant vessel reported coming under attack at 0651Z on 20 May 2011 in position 13:15N - 043:01E, approximately 114nm southwest from Hodeidah, Yemen in the Red Sea. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.For further information, click hereSource: Republic of the Marshall Islands

Recommends good maintenance and routinely checked as procedures require The US Coast Guard issued a safety alert regarding high velocity vent valves, vacuum valves, and P/V valves.To view the Safety Alert please click hereSource: USCG

A barge was boarded by robbers from a sampan The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued an Incident Alert stating that, at about 0105 hours on 15 May, while being towed through the Singapore TSS, a barge was boarded by robbers from a sampan. When the robbers were observed by the crew of the tug, the master turned on the tugs lights and increased to full operating speed. The robbers left after about 40 minutes, taking various ropes. Some containers were also broken into.To view the Incident Alert, press hereSource: ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre

Sinter Feed from Ponta da Madeira A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has justbeen published by west of England P&I club.To view it please click the link below.Brazil - Sinter Feed from Ponta da MadeiraSource: West of England P&I Club

Reminder of inspection and maintainance The US Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert reminding owners and operators of uninspected towing vessels (UTVs) of the importance of inspecting and maintaining air receivers and relief valves.Please click here to view the safety alertSource: USCG