Dear colleagues,
Unfortunately, there are always situations on board where
safety-relevant equipment such as pilot ladders, lifebuoys,
IMO labels, fire extinguishers do not meet the
requirements or are in poor condition.
The feedback from the captain is very often: We ordered it
but haven't received it yet...
The captain of a ship is responsible for the safety of
everyone on board!
This also includes pilot, agent and other external visitors.
The protection of these people on board must be always
the highest priority.
Therefore, it is necessary that defective safety equipment
is replaced in time.
At nearly every port you could purchase common safety equipment through local agencies and
ship chandlers if vessel`s order is on short notice or delay is announced by HLB Purchase
Department.
All our ships are equipped with sufficient cash, so captains` can react quickly and independently
when important equipment is needed to be arranged immediately, to avoid operational disruptions
such as accidents, technical incidents, and/or resulting in PSC detentions.
For example, the pilot ladder on board is in poor condition or close to the expiry date and
the order has been not issued or supply is delay, you can place a request to local agency
for supply.
For good and sake order please inform your colleagues at purchasing department about cost for
their records and confirmation.
Last but not least:
Defective and unusable equipment must be removed from the ship immediately.
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