Ship Call - Visiting a Ship in Port

Ships and the terminals and ports they serve are as potentially dangerous an industrial environment as most people are ever likely to encounter. Seafarers are highly trained, but they can still sometimes come to harm and it is even more dangerous for visitors to ships.

This programme demonstrates to visitors to ships the key actions which will help to reduce the risks involved in any ship call.

The first section is about preparing for the trip and looks in detail at each of the ‘three A’s:

• Assessing the risks
• Analysing the risks
• Actions to reduce the risks

The second part of the programme focuses on potential hazards on the way to the ship. For example, if boarding the ship by launch, this would include checking the weather conditions, checking the launch for any hazards and checking the sea conditions before attempting to board, especially if using a Jacob’s ladder.

The third section addresses how visitors can keep themselves safe while on board the ship. This includes asking questions about the surroundings and what is happening on board the ship such as cargo operations or bunkering. It also includes reviewing key safety procedures with the officer in charge and making sure to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the areas being visited.

Regulations addressed:
SOLAS
ISPS Code
MSC
COSWP
MGN
ILO

Target audiences:
Employees, sales representatives and other personnel who need to visit ships.

Main topics:
Preparing for the trip
Potential hazards approaching the ship
Visitor safety on-board
Produced with the assistance of:
The Master, officers and crew of CMA CGM ONYX
ExxonMobil Refinery Fawley
CMA CGM