MGN 324 (M and F) Amendment 2 navigation watchkeeping safety – use of Very High Frequency (VHF) radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS),

by | Apr 5, 2022 | Accident, Communication, Marine, MCA, Navigation, Radio Communication, Transport, UK

Given the continuing number of casualties where the misuse of very high frequency marine radio has been established as a contributory factor, it has been decided to continue with the publication of the MCA guidance on the use of Very High Frequency radio (VHF)....

Safety Alert CEMHD1 – 2021 – Catastrophic failure of marine loading arm

by | Jun 3, 2021 | Accident, COMAH, Equipment, Health & Safety Executive, Health and Safety, Inspection, Maintenance/Repairs, Ports, UK, Vessels

Marine loading arms (MLAs) are used to transfer material from ship to shore. They are often located in arduous environments and are therefore subject to degradation. An incident where lack of lubrication on a pivot joint caused a catastrophic failure resulted in the...

SN-2020/018: Avoidance of Loss of Control In-flight Pilot Awareness of Aircraft State, During Periods of Multiple System Malfunctions and Flight Control Issues

by | Dec 9, 2020 | Accident, Aviation, Health and Safety, Human Factors, Safety, UK

The purpose of this Safety Notice is to highlight causal factors associated with recent loss of control accidents, specifically aircraft system knowledge and technical competence in dealing with multiple system malfunctions combined with possible unexpected flight...

MGN 638 (M and F) Human element guidance part 3, distraction, the fatal dangers of mobile phones and other personal devices when working

by | Sep 28, 2020 | Accident, Health and Safety, Human Factors, Marine, MCA, Safety, UK, Vessels

Despite previous guidance issued in 2005, accidents where casualties were using mobile phones or other personal electronic devices are still a cause for concern. This Note provides guidance to mariners about appropriate use of such devices and the dangers to...