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An LNG tanker was proceeding in the open sea at a speed of approximately 21 knots in good visibility. Check out the Real-Life Incident: Vessel Collision in Good Visibility. Check out this article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVwuZ7Zi #VesselCollision #LNGTanker #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

May I ask your opinion and also share my thoughts? You may have watched the video from an incident took place on the July 16th 2024 where a vessel lost power while manoeuvering to anchor and between others, one of her LNG tanks located at port aft area has been heavily damaged. Thankfully the tank was empty and also not penetrated as the opposite could result to an explosion. While Australian Maritime Safety Authority investigation is still in progress and the industry is expecting the Lesson Learned to avoid re-occurrence, it sounds logical the investigation, apart from the root cause of losing power or whether the seafarers acted prudently, fast and as trained, to also address the following: 🔹Most probably the vessels in the vicinity were informed about the vessel approaching with loss of power. Have those vessels been informed regarding the existence and the exact location of the LNG tank as swell as whether it was empty or not? 🔹Have the seafarers at forecastle of the second vessel - mobilized for heaving up anchor - been informed of the potential risks related to the LNG tank? 🔹Most importantly, has the location of the LNG tank been risk assessed by the relevant parties (regulators etc.) before its installation onboard? If yes, has such risk assessment taken into consideration the intended location of the LNG tank as a potential danger, the likelihood of its collision/penetration and the relevant consequences? I am confident the answers will assist our industry in producing guidelines and best practices for preventing exposure of human life to high risks related to the location of LNG tanks on deck. What are your thoughts about this incident? Let’s all contribute in making the seas a safe business place. #maritime

Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSOs) units are extremely important in getting oil and gas from deep-ocean spots to the rest of the world; these big vessels can be old oil tankers turned into something new or specially made ships that handle and store the oil or gas after it's been excited until it goes onto other ships or pipes. Since FPSOs are in the middle of the ocean, often far from help and in rough waters, they must be ready to deal with emergencies to keep people safe, the environment clean, and the operations running smoothly. Working on these ships can be dangerous; they deal with explosive-related things, complicated machinery, and absurd weather high waves and storms, so they need to have solid safety plans. Because these boats are isolated, an emergency can get bad quickly. Having knowledgeable emergency plans ready to go is key; the point of this piece is to break down the must-haves for emergency response kits for FPSO, considering the intense nature of the work they do out there in the ocean. There's a safety kit on those vessels that's ready for everything...fires, medical crises, oil leaks, and crazy storms. These safety kits demonstrate how much oil companies care for the environment, keep things safe, and make sure they can keep working no matter what happens. Let's take a look at what's in them. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wOXF44 #FPSO #offshoresafety #BacauseItWorks

🚢 ⚠️ SIMOPS: Why bunker barges need protection Speaking at the LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference 2023, Joachim de Ruiter explained how a container falling off a vessel onto a conventional bunker barge during simultaneous loading and unloading cargo operations and taking on bunkers led Victrol to install tables over the tank domes of the barges. The protection tables are designed to withstand a fully loaded container falling corner first off a vessel. Such an event on an LNG barge would lead to the escape of LNG and serious consequences, which is why Victrol has taken the step of fitting protective tables over the tank domes. #LNG #LNGbunkering #SIMOPS

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Slogging through the #FPSO Cargo Oil Tank Sludge! In the latest edition of Tanks and Terminals magazine, Danny Constantinis, Executive Chairman and CEO of EM&I Group discusses the use of #technology to inspect bottom plating in FPSO Cargo Oil Tanks. "The inspection of the bottom plating of FPSOs presents significant challenges that impact both safety and operational efficiency. Better design and the swift adoption of innovative inspection techniques and strategies that minimise human entry into #confinedspaces, reducing the need for tank cleaning prior to #inspection, will ultimately enhance the safety and cost-effectiveness of FPSO #assetintegrity."

🚨 Urgent Update: Galveston Bridge Incident 🚨 Earlier today, a barge carrying vacuum gas oil collided with the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, leading to a significant oil spill and rendering Pelican Island inaccessible to vehicle traffic. While no injuries have been reported, the incident caused a temporary power outage on Pelican Island, home to Texas A&M University at Galveston. Power has since been restored, but vehicle and vessel traffic remain halted as authorities assess the damage and begin cleanup efforts. The USA flagged vessel MISS SALLY DANE, owned by Martin Petroleum, was towing a barge with a capacity of 30,000 gallons. The amount of leaked oil is currently unknown. Approximately 6.5 miles of the Intracoastal Waterway is closed to water traffic, and a portion of the railway near the bridge collapsed onto the barge. The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the response and containment efforts, with the Texas Department of Transportation evaluating the bridge’s safety. This incident highlights the importance of real-time tracking and historical data in maritime logistics. Below, you will find the vessel's movements on the MarineTraffic platform up until the incident.

A recent incident involving the collision of two vessels, which resulted in a catastrophic failure of the deck LNG tank on one of the ships due to the impact, has raised significant concerns regarding the positioning of deck tanks and the necessary safety protocols that should be established to address potential tank damages. In evaluating the optimal placement of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) tanks on a ship's deck to mitigate the risk of damage, it is crucial to consider various factors that contribute to the overall safety of the vessel, its crew, and the cargo being transported. Key considerations include ensuring adequate isolation from potential hazards, maintaining sufficient structural integrity, and providing appropriate shelter for the tanks. Additionally, the installation of protective covers, enclosures, or barriers can serve to shield the tanks from external threats. It is imperative that LNG tanks are situated in locations that facilitate effective emergency response strategies in the event of leaks, spills, or other emergencies. Access to emergency shutdown controls, firefighting equipment, and clearly marked evacuation routes is vital for ensuring a swift and effective response to any incidents. By implementing these essential safety measures, ship operators can strategically select safe locations for LNG tanks on deck, thereby minimizing the risk of damage and enhancing operational safety while safeguarding the vessel and its crew from the inherent dangers associated with the handling of liquefied natural gas. #safershipping #alternatefuels #oilandgas #cleaneroceans #decarbonization #shipping #sustainability #netzero #cleanenergy

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Meanwhile In Australia few days ago....The LNG tank, situated on the aft deck of 2020-built, 292-m, 179,649-dwt bulker HL Eco, appears to have been sliced open when it was struck by 2011-built, 292-m, 181,458-dwt bulk carrier YM Serenity, which had purportedly suffered a main engine failure. The LNG tank was, according to social media reports, empty. Crew on YM Serenity were working to avoid the collision after the master apparently lost propulsion control, with crew manually manoeuvring the vessel to prevent a head on strike, according to a LinkedIn post from an account registered to Yevgen Volyansky who lists among his experience ongoing roles as a chief officer with Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Interorient Shipmanagement.The collision in the video below shows YM Serenity heading toward HL Eco at a nearly perpendicular angle, with the two ships in contact for more than a minute, as the force of the collision brought the vessels alongside each other before they rebounded away. According to various social media posts, the bow and anchor of YM Serenity struck the port side aft of HL Eco, causing some damage to the vessel’s aft structure and main deck port side, carrying away the starboard anchor and a section of anchor chain, and damaging the forecastle section of YM Serenity in the process. The IMO Type C LNG storage tank on HL Eco, which had been retrofitted for dual-fuel propulsion, was split and severely damaged. Reports say the LNG tank was empty at the time and, as such, there was no leak of cryogenic liquids or rapid regasification. Some commentators on the accident have suggested a filled tank could have been explosive and dangerous for crew on both ships. https://lnkd.in/dVDusHDz