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Bulk carriers where non-compliance with the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XII, Regulation 13.1 was identified in the forecastle space dewatering system manually operated suction valves.
On bulk carriers and in accordance with SOLAS Regulation XII/13.1, MSC/Circ.1069 and IACS UI SC179, the arrangements for draining and pumping ballast tanks located forward of the collision bulkhead and the bilges of any dry space extending forward of the foremost cargo hold, shall be capable of being brought into operation from a readily accessible enclosed space.
This enclosed space shall be accessible from the navigation bridge or the propulsion machinery control position without the need to walk across open-deck areas (i.e. exposed free board or superstructure decks).
Findings from inspections
During recent inspections on two different bulk carriers from different owners/managers, the following cases in forecastle dewatering system manually operated suction valves were observed:
- 1st Case: The suction valve was found in the closed position with a warning sign instructing the crew to keep it closed while in port to avoid accidental discharges.
- 2nd Case: A label above the dewatering valve stated: “DO NOT OPEN WITHOUT CHIEF OFFICER’S PERMISSION”.
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The majority of multi-fatality incidents in enclosed spaces involve at least one rescuer who perished after entering without proper precautions.
Many fatalities involve would-be rescuers – individuals who entered enclosed spaces to save others and became casualties themselves. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), more than 60% of confined space deaths occur among rescuers.
At least 1,010 fatalities in enclosed spaces aboard vessels between 2000-2024
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Below you will find the weekly report dated 10 December 2025, covering the period of 4 to 10 December 2025, where the following incidents were reported:
- 2 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 1 maritime security incident in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ARC-Weekly-Report-10.12.25.pdf
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Entering a Russian port may pose challenges due to the unspecified timeline for underwater inspections and the possibility of port call rejections even when no suspicious objects are found.
Due to a number of incidents where vessels calling Russian ports have suffered from proximity mines, as of November 25, 2025 Russia has adopted new rules for vessels from foreign ports to call at Russian ports.
Under these rules, the Russian harbor master may:
- issue permission for a port call;
- decline it; or
- instruct the vessel to undergo an underwater inspection for explosives or other suspicious objects.