04/2021 PORT HEDLAND MARINE SAFETY BULLETIN
Description
Unsafe towline handling by ship crews at Port Hedland prompts safety advisory emphasizing proper equipment use, communication, and hazard awareness.
Source No. 04/2021
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Keywords
towlines
unsafe practices
ship’s crew
Port Hedland
marine safety
warping drum
rope stoppers
snapback zones
crew positioning
obstructions
mooring equipment
bollard pull
tug operations
communication
bridge team
tug master
messenger line
line handling
officer in charge
fairleads
rollers
chafing damage
crew supervision
risk reassessment
marine operations
safety bulletin
line release
warping drum misuse
towline damage
safety protocols