I MO Calls for Unity on Bulk Carrier Safety

IMO Secretary General William O'Neil has highlighted the need for widespread and concerted efforts to improve bulk carrier safety. Speaking at the opening of the 45th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE) O'Neil said, "Bulk Carrier Safety has been a priority on our agenda for over ten years now and, while certain improvements have been introduced, the work has not been finalized, as we are regrettably reminded from time to time by the continuing loss of bulkers." He added, "I would therefore encourage, once again, all parties concerned — Governments, industry and technical organizations — to work in unison, not in an isolated manner, to bring the issue to a positive conclusion as soon as possible." Specifically, the Sub-Committee will be looking at alternative means of sealing up anchor chain pipes to prevent water entry and whether access to chain lockers should be by bolted manholes and not doors. It will also be considering a recommendation that the installation of a level monitoring system in the spaces forward of the collision bulkhead be made mandatory on all capsize bulk carriers and the need for an independent pumping system for such spaces. The Sub-Committee will also address that classification societies should require shipowners to maintain on board and ashore as-built construction drawings and other plans showing subsequent structural alterations, to help shipowners to develop an effective maintenance program for their ships.

Maritime Reporter Magazine, page 22, Apr 2002

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