Maritime safety recommendations

Crew members operate and manage various ship systems, devices, and equipment. When transferring to a new ship, seafarers often encounter different system designs that are specific to each vessel. Understanding the technical design and operating principles of these...

The Croatian Register of Shipping (HRB) is advised to enhance the existing ISM audit checklists ("ISM Audit Checklist QF-PRP-54" for ships and "ISM Audit Checklist" for companies) by providing more detailed specifications for inspection components within the...

The Croatian Register of Shipping (HRB) is advised to ensure additional training for ISM auditors on the principles and guidelines outlined in IACS "Guidance for Auditors to the ISM Code 41" to enhance external audits under the ISM Code and to reduce the risk of...

The Croatian Register of Shipping (HRB) is advised to align technical supervision of hull door safety systems on RO-RO passenger ships in domestic navigation with both international and national regulations, particularly regarding inspections of ships built before...

Jadrolinija is advised to ensure continuous training and competency enhancement for internal auditors responsible for SMS evaluations, focusing on ISM Code compliance and internal audit procedures. Training should align with the ISO 9001 quality management standard,...

Jadrolinija is advised to improve internal audit mechanisms within the SMS, as required by the ISM Code, to effectively identify root causes of non-conformities, eliminate them, and prevent recurrence. This includes refining the definitions of "corrective actions" and...

Jadrolinija is advised to clearly define, structure, and align work procedures, task planning, and risk assessment within the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure that responsible personnel on board properly apply prescribed procedures when organizing work tasks,...

Jadrolinija is advised to introduce an internal rule requiring that rotating management personnel within the same department (deck and/or engine) meet a minimum cumulative experience criterion for a specific vessel ("Officer Matrix"). A minimum of six months of...

Jadrolinija is advised to conduct a review of the officer staffing levels on deck to ensure that the assigned personnel can effectively perform their duties and responsibilities at the management level, with a primary focus on ensuring the safety of crew members,...

Jadrolinija is advised to implement and promote the "Stop Work Authority" (SWA) principle within its Safety Management System (SMS), allowing any crew member, regardless of rank, to halt any operation they believe is being carried out in an unsafe manner or under...

Jadrolinija is advised to install dedicated visual indicators and audible alarms on the bridge and at each control panel on ships that do not have them, to indicate that the hull doors are closed and that the securing and locking mechanisms are properly engaged, in...

Jadrolinija is advised to ensure that crew members are familiar with the correct procedures for handling, closing, and securing hull doors during both regular operations and emergency situations, according to the specific technical design of each vessel.

Jadrolinijais advised to ensure that operating procedures for handling, closing, and securing hull doors, created according to the specific technical design of the system, are available on board and placed at appropriate control locations.

In the practice of investigative bodies, when investigating fires caused by electrical appliances in crew quarters, the most common cause is overloading of electrical circuits due to multiple high-power consumers being connected to a single power source (outlet)....

Ukrcaj nužnog i dovoljnog broja stručne posade i organizacija radnog vremena s vremenom odmora Agencija za istraživanje nesreća u zračnom, željezničkom i pomorskom prometu ističe kako je ukrcaj najmanjeg propisanog broja članova posade s odgovarajućim svjedodžbama o...

Response Procedures in Case of a Marine Accident In the event of an accident, it is essential to act promptly to prevent and limit further dangers to human lives, property, and the marine environment. Therefore, the following response measures are recommended:...

Safe Mooring of Ships in Port The Agency for Investigation of Accidents in Air, Marine, and Rail Transport emphasizes that mooring a vessel with ropes of the appropriate dimensions and characteristics—as per the ship’s mooring system design documentation and certified...

Preventive measures for protecting wooden ships from damage The accident that resulted in the total loss of the wooden vessel (Brijunka) and minor damage to the steel vessel (Supin) highlights the increased vulnerability of wooden ships to damage and accidents,...

Establishment of a monitoring process for the replacement of mooring ropes. It is recommended that shipowners and the public Institution of Brijuni National Park establish a recording and monitoring process for the regular replacement of mooring ropes, ensuring they...

Amendment of rules governing order and safety in the port of Brijuni It is recommended that the Port Authority of Brijuni revise the rules on safety and order in the port based on an expert assessment that considers: - The circumstances and outcome of the Marine...

Necessity of Understanding the Interconnection and Application of Collision Avoidance Rules The Agency for Investigation of Accidents in Air, Marine, and Rail Transport stresses that a complete and comprehensive understanding of the Collision Avoidance Rules...

Necessity of Diligent Lookout and Timely Preventive Actions to Avoid Collision Risk The Agency for Investigation of Accidents in Air, Marine, and Rail Transport emphasizes that diligent lookout and timely preventive actions are fundamental principles of safe and...

It is recommended that the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure resolve, in cooperation with the Croatian Register of Shipping, any ambiguities regarding the obligation to apply the requirements of the Rules for Statutory Certification of Fishing Vessels...

It is recommended that the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure find a way to ensure that all existing fishing vessels under the Croatian flag are equipped with built-in fire suppression systems in engine rooms as soon as possible, in accordance with the...

Following the recommendation AIN05-SR-13/2022, it is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. develop a specific emergency/contingency plan for emergency situations occurring while a ship is docked at the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštela Basin C in the Split...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split to certify and determine the safe/allowed working load (SWL/WLL) of all mooring elements (bollards, cleats, and mooring buoys) at the INA tanker terminal in the Kaštela Bay C of Split’s North Port in Solin. The obtained...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. develops a Terminal Operating Manual that includes clearly defined standard procedures and processes at the terminal, updated diagrams/sketches, and other information relevant exclusively to the INA tanker terminal...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split, in accordance with the ISGOTT expert publication recommendations, to establish by regulations that self-tensioning mooring winches should not be used in automatic mode (automatic loosening and tightening of ropes)...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. acquires the latest, sixth edition of the ISGOTT (2020) professional publication for use at the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštela Basin C in the Split North Port in Solin, to be utilized as additional guidance for...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split to include in the Regulation governing special safety, protective, and other measures for handling dangerous substances in the Split port, and in the Regulation determining the class and quantity of dangerous substances...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. ensures the regular receipt of officially recognized weather reports, warnings, and forecasts, specifically prepared for the precise micro-location of the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštela Basin C in the Split North...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split, in the amendments to the Port Order and the conditions for using the port area of the Split Port Authority and on the website of the Split Port Authority, to update and harmonize data on the depths of the INA tanker...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. finds an effective way to enhance and promote a safety culture and safety awareness, ensuring consistent implementation and adequate supervision. The emphasis should be on the principle "safety before commercial",...

It is recommended to the company Augusta Due S.r.l. to install load sensors on the mooring winches on ships (load sensors), with the possibility of local and remote reading of values (e.g., from the bridge), on all newbuildings (over 16000 dwt) that the company will...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. registers and submits information about the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštela Basin C in the Split North Port in Solin to the OCIMF website, which contains a global database of relevant tanker terminal information...

It is recommended to the company Augusta Due S.r.l. to ensure that voyage planning, i.e., transferring it to nautical charts and clearly delineating safe waters from areas unsafe for navigation on the nautical charts, is done in accordance with established...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. prioritize the installation of the following elements, which are necessary for the safer reception of vessels of certain sizes/dimensions at the INA tanker terminal of the Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d., in collaboration with the Port Authority of Split, develops an informational handbook (brochure) on the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštela Basin C in the Split North Port in Solin. This handbook should consolidate...

It is recommended to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure to remind port authorities by internal letter of the provisions of Articles 5 and 19 of the Regulation on handling dangerous substances, conditions and methods of transporting dangerous...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d., considering certain findings from the assessment of the current state of the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port in Solin from the perspective of safety and marine environmental...

It is recommended that the Port Authority of Split regulate, through relevant regulations, the obligation of maintaining a constant state of readiness of essential services (mooring teams, tugboats, pilots, floating barrier operators, and firefighters) during the...

It is recommended to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure to remind VTS, port authorities, and MRCC Rijeka, by internal letter, of the provisions of Article 75 of the Marine Code (Official Gazette, numbers 181/04, 76/07, 146/08, 61/11, 56/13, 26/15,...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d., in agreement with the Port Authority of Split, repair the existing fenders and/or procure new fenders at the INA tanker terminal of the Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port in Solin to ensure more stable...

It is recommended that the Port Authority of Split, within the amendments and supplements to the Regulations on special safety, security, and other measures for handling hazardous materials in the Port of Split, stipulates in Article 35 that a tanker ship must be...

It is recommended to the Croatian Hydrographic Institute, in preparation for the new edition of their publication Pilot I. Adriatic Sea – Eastern Coast, to update the meteorological data for the Split port (using the most recent official data available), especially...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. improve the illumination in the area of the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port in Solin (especially its coastal edge) with adequate lighting fixtures in a safety-compliant design...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. ensures that all professional/operational personnel at the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštela Basin C in the Split North Port in Solin attend the D13A training course – Basic training for oil tanker and chemical...

It is recommended to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, in the amendments to the Regulation on handling dangerous substances, conditions and methods of transporting dangerous substances in Marine traffic, loading and unloading dangerous substances,...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d., prior to the mooring of each tanker (regardless of whether the vessel is in cabotage or international navigation) at berth no. 2 of the INA tanker terminal in Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port in Solin,...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split, following the recommendation AIN05-SR-20/2022, to establish by regulations the obligation for the authorized professional of the concessionaire ("Loading Master") at berth no. 2 of the INA tanker terminal in the...

It is recommended to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, in the amendments to the Regulation on handling dangerous substances, conditions and methods of transporting dangerous substances in Marine traffic, loading and unloading dangerous substances,...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. develop a plan, i.e., a standard ship mooring scheme, for the INA tanker terminal at the Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port in Solin. This scheme should be adapted to the dimensions and berthing side of the...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split to establish by regulations the limit visibility conditions for the manoeuvring of tankers in the port. It is suggested to follow the conclusions from the Marine study of the INA tanker terminal in the Kaštela Bay C of...

It is recommended to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, in the amendments to the Regulation on handling dangerous substances, conditions and methods of transporting dangerous substances in Marine traffic, loading and unloading dangerous substances,...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. define threshold values for the (average) wind speed in 30-second time intervals for:Suspension of cargo handlingDisconnection of cargo handling hosesVessel departureIt is advised to follow the conclusions from the...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split to establish by regulations the limit visibility conditions for the maneuvering of tankers in the port. It is suggested to follow the conclusions from the Marine study of the INA tanker terminal in the Kaštela Bay C of...

It is recommended to the Croatian Hydrographic Institute, in preparation for the new edition of their publication Pilot I. Adriatic Sea – Eastern Coast, to update the meteorological data for the Split port (using the most recent official data available), especially...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. ensure reliable and high-quality communication between the vessel and the operational (technical) staff at the terminal, which must be established and maintained throughout the vessel’s stay at the INA tanker...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split to establish by regulations the limit values (current and average) of wind speed for the safe maneuvering of tankers in the Split port. It is suggested to follow the conclusions from the Marine study of the INA tanker...

It is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. establish internal regulations mandating that, in the event of an anemometer failure or the inability to reliably determine wind speed and/or direction at the INA tanker terminal in Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split, in the amendments to the Port Order and the conditions for using the port area of the Split Port Authority, to establish regular meetings for port coordination and planning. The purpose of these meetings is to plan and...

Following recommendation AIN05-SR-8/2021, it is recommended that INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. adjust the anemometer at the INA tanker terminal in Kaštelanski Basin C of the Split North Port in Solin so that, in addition to measuring instantaneous wind gusts, it can...

It is recommended to the Port Authority of Split to adjust the number of available tugboats and the bollard pull force of each tugboat to the needs of ships allowed to dock at the INA tanker terminal in the Kaštela Bay C of Split’s North Port in Solin, taking into...

It is recommended that Fažanka Tours ensures compliance with national regulatory obligations related to: Reporting ship departures and arrivals at ports, Navigating within the assigned navigation category, Embarking adequately trained and medically fit crew members,...

It is recommended that Fažanka Tours refreshes the watchkeeping officers knowledge or provides additional training on collision avoidance rules at sea, as well as on national regulatory obligations regarding navigation at an appropriate distance from the coast and at...

It is recommended that Jadrolinija Rijeka ensures the presence of an additional watchkeeping officer, alongside the ship's captain, on State Shipping Line No. 505 (Vodice – Prvić Šepurine – Prvić Luka – Zlarin – Šibenik and return). This officer should be able to take...

It is recommended that Jadrolinija Rijeka remove or replace the tinted acrylic windows on the bow side wings of the bridge of the vessel Tijat with suitable untinted glass. If sunshades are needed, they should be removable and not fixed. tj. ne smiju biti fiksni).

It is recommended that Jadrolinija Rijeka ensures the capability to dim the brightness of all devices installed on the bridges of the vessels it operates, so that they do not hinder night-time navigation.

It is recommended that the shipping company Catamaran Line d.o.o. ensure the establishment of a watch during each port call and throughout the entire stay of the vessel in port, guaranteeing the safety and security protection of the vessel, while considering work...

It is recommended that the shipping company Catamaran Line d.o.o. instruct the captains of the vessels under its management to familiarize themselves in more detail with the adverse weather conditions that may prevail in the ports they dock at, which could pose a...

It is recommended that the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure conduct a check of the compliance of valid Certificates of the minimum crew numbers with the provisions of the Regulation on the minimum number of crew members required for the safe...

It is recommended that the shipping company Catamaran Line d.o.o. equip the fast passenger vessels it operates for public transport with instruments to measure wind speed and, if possible, wind direction.

The Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure is recommended to amend and supplement the Regulations on Handling Dangerous Substances, Conditions and Methods of Marine Transport, Loading and Unloading of Dangerous Goods, Bulk and Other Cargo in Ports, and...

The Port Authority of Rijeka is recommended to conduct increased supervision of concession holders handling hazardous or polluting substances, as well as those providing security services, to ensure that concession activities are carried out in compliance with binding...

INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. is recommended to ensure the presence of a competent professional throughout the entire fuel bunkering operation from vehicles, who must be proficient in English or another language in which they can effectively communicate with the ship’s...

INA – Industrija nafte, d.d. is recommended to ensure the effective and consistent implementation of legal, regulatory, and concession-related provisions, with a focus on procedures in cases of potential concession transfers or the delegation of concession-related...

Mary Marine Ltd is recommended to regulate crew training for oil spill incidents at intervals no longer than three months and to mandate training and familiarization with the details of the operation and duties of all crew members involved before each planned fuel...

Mary Marine Ltd is recommended to update the Fuel Bunkering Operations procedure to include guidelines on handling temporary suspensions of fuel supply to the vessel.

Mary Marine Ltd is recommended to establish and maintain training or other means of familiarizing the ship's crew with the Safety Management System, its implementation, and its application in daily operations.

Mary Marine Ltd is recommended to ensure that all information regarding the Safety Management System is available to the ship's crew in a working language or another language they can understand.

It is recommended that the Croatian Register of Shipping ensure consistent implementation and enforcement of the requirements of the applicable Rules for the statutory certification of fishing vessels and ensure consistent updating of vessel and equipment data in...

It is recommended that the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure regulate the number of crew members on fishing vessels in a way that, in addition to crew members for maintaining safe navigation, allows for the embarkation of specialized workers. It...

It is recommended that the Marine Safety Directorate of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure conduct enhanced inspection oversight of fishing vessels, focusing on the inspection of electrical systems, fire protection systems and equipment, as well as...

It is recommended that the Marine Safety Directorate of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure conduct enhanced inspection oversight of fishing vessels, focusing on compliance with requirements related to the minimum number of crew members for safe...

It is recommended that the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure adopt unified Rules for the statutory certification of fishing vessels, which will clearly define the required level of fire-fighting equipment for all fishing vessels (regardless of the...

Preporuča se nacionalnom zakonodavstvu Češke Republike reguliranje propisa o obaveznom posjedovanju sigurnosne narukvice na svim gliserima češke državne pripadnosti, neovisno o njihovoj namjeni (za osobne, gospodarske ili javne namjene) te obavezu korištenja...

Preporuča se nacionalnom zakonodavstvu Republike Hrvatske reguliranje propisa o obaveznom posjedovanju sigurnosne narukvice na svim gliserima hrvatske državne pripadnosti, neovisno o njihovoj namjeni (za osobne, gospodarske ili javne namjene) te obavezu korištenja...

It is recommended that the Marine Administration and the Navigation Safety Administration of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure mandate the installation of radar signal enhancers (radar reflectors) on wooden and inflatable vessels, as well as on...

It is recommended that the Navigation Safety Administration place additional emphasis on the training of all crew members of Ministry vessels, ensuring they are proficient in operating the onboard navigation systems. This should ensure that, in addition to the...

It is recommended that the Navigation Safety Administration clearly impose restrictions on vessels that fail technical inspections due to the lack of mandatory built-in navigation lights and lamps, as required by the Collision Prevention Rules. These restrictions...

It is recommended that the Navigation Safety Administration ensure the consistent enforcement of prescribed technical and inspection checks of vessels, with a particular focus on equipment compliance and the number of persons onboard.

It is recommended that the Marine Administration and the Navigation Safety Administration amend legal and regulatory provisions to require all persons on vessels, regardless of their purpose (private, commercial, or public), and whose speed exceeds 20 knots, to always...

It is recommended that the harbour manager ("Županijska lučka uprava Vela Luka") relocate part of the communal moorings currently situated near the operational area of the ferry terminal to an alternative location.