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Ship operations, health and safety. Masters start in position.

March 11, 2025
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Machine translation from English source GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Almost all ship accidents are caused by negligence and imprudence on the part of the ship's personnel. All employees are reminded that their own safety and the safety of others always depends on compliance with safety procedures and regulations. APPLICATION These codes are addressed to everyone on board, regardless of rank or rating, since recommendations can only be effective if they are understood by everyone and if everyone cooperates in their implementation. Those who have not actually undertaken any of the work must be made aware of what is being done so that they can avoid risk to themselves or those concerned by obstruction or unnecessary interference with the work being carried out. INTERNATIONAL RULES In no case should these provisions and guidelines be construed as altering relevant national and international requirements. displacing or INTENTIONAL MUSIC These regulations make it an offense for any person to intentionally or recklessly tamper with or use equipment provided in the interests of health and safety. PARTICIPATION OF THE CAPTAIN (Masters start to position) The master must ensure that every risk to the health and safety of people working on the ship is properly assessed. Where they must reduce or, if possible, eliminate a threat to health or safety, they must do so. HEALTH AND HYGIENE The company promotes good health and hygiene for all our seafarers through visual aids and posters on board. Seafarers are motivated to take care of their health and fitness. High standards of personal cleanliness and hygiene must be maintained. Good health depends on well-balanced work and rest schedules, and eating regularly, while avoiding excess rich foods, alcohol and tobacco. Cuts and abrasions should be cleaned immediately and given first aid to protect against infection. as necessary Many serious infections can be protected from vaccinations and immunizations. They must be updated as necessary to comply with international requirements. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Where necessary, all personnel must wear protective equipment and clothing. Ear protection should be worn in areas with high noise levels. Safety glasses of the appropriate type should be worn whenever breaking, grinding, scale, welding, working with chemicals, etc. Good housekeeping is an integral part of operating a safe boat. Many accidents can be prevented by keeping things in shape and order. Wear and tear on a boat will inevitably lead to minor defects such as protruding nails, bad handles, jammed doors, uneven floors, any of which can lead to an accident. They should be corrected as soon as they are noticed. ELECTRICAL DISADVANTAGES Flickering lights usually indicate faulty wiring or fittings, which can result in electrical shock or fire. They must be examined and repaired by a competent person. Faulty light bulbs should be replaced as soon as possible. All electrical faults must be investigated and corrected by a competent person. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Masters start to position) Instruction signs, notices and operation indicators must be kept clean and legible. Instructions must be in a common language understandable to operating personnel. SECURITY Heavy objects, especially if they are located above deck level, must be securely stowed against ship movement or accidental movement. Likewise, furniture and other items that could fall or move in heavy weather should be securely secured. Doors, open or closed, should be securely fastened and never left swinging. Fire doors and associated watertight doors should always be closed and should not be opened. When inclement weather is expected, lifelines should be securely secured to open decks.
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