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standards which enable everyone who is involved, from major ports to smaller marine terminals and harbours, to proportionately apply the principles upon which it is based. The Dart Harbour
The latest news, keeping residents and harbour users up to date.
Capt. Mark Cooper
The Department for Transports Maritime Safety week will take place from the 1st
July to 5th
Board have adopted this policy and reports on compliance every 3 years. One of the key themes of the code is the adoption of a marine safety management system underpinned by a formal risk assessment process. Risk assessments cover risk to people but also cover operations in terms of risk to the planet, property and the future of port operations. In addition to helping to protect people the assessments also help to identify the need for updates to facilities, navigation aids and other aspects like survey requirements.
July
2019. This national initiative targets maritime safety issues across the sector and provides a focus to highlight all the fantastic work that is already being done on a daily basis to ensure the safety of our seas and inland waterways. Dart Harbour are planning a couple of initiatives during this week which we will advertise through our social channels @dartharbour Safety of the UK marine
industry is guided by the Port Marine Safety Code. The code was established under the leadership of the Department for Transport and plays an instrumental role in ensuring the industry is committed to improving the standards of safety. Along with the guide to good practice the code provides a pragmatic and proportionate approach to safety
“from what I have seen the biggest risk remains the use of small tenders when those onboard are not wearing life jackets”
One of the most effective ways of ensuring safe operations is to learn from others and then put in place pre-emptive controls so that we don’t make the same mistakes that others have made (or been near to making) in the past. For this to work it is important to have clear lines of communications both to learn lessons and to pass out advice based on analysis of incidents including those
reported locally. Since we
simplified our incident reporting procedure we are now seeing around 200 incidents or near missed reported each year. Analysis
has helped to point at the priority actions to reduce risk whether this be through education and training (speeding and mechanical failures) or through tighter control of behavior (berthing restrictions and use of the scrubbing grid) or by modification of facilities and equipment (safety improvements to
pontoons and yacht taxis). Having collected significant
data for only two years we don’t have a very comprehensive picture but from what I have seen the biggest risk remains the use of small tenders when those onboard are not wearing life jackets and sometimes have no navigation lights. We are working hard to encourage the use of life jackets on tenders and extending our Yacht Taxi service so this offers a viable alternative for our customers when traveling from boat to shore.
The RYA has some good general advice for all on Safe Boating: Have a Plan; Be prepared; think
‘what if?’ and don’t ruin a good day out on the water with insufficient planning. An element of planning is required for even the simplest and shortest of journeys. Know Your Limits; For the safety and enjoyment of everyone on board remember you, your boat and your crew are one; your limits are the collective limits. Look after yourself; You, your
boat and your crew need to be properly equipped for a safe and an enjoyable time on the water. Keep in Touch; Keep a friend or
relative ashore appraised of your plans and any changes and have suitable means of communication on board for routine messaging and emergency situations. Full details of their campaign and the detail behind these four wise points can be found at:
https://www.rya.org.uk/ knowledge-advice/safe-boating/ Pages/
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