Preporuke

Medical Fitness of Crew Members for Work on Fishing Vessels Prolonged presence at sea, irregular working hours, and challenging conditions make fishing one of the most demanding offshore professions. Work often takes place at night and over extended periods of time,...

Anchoring System Maintenance The anchor, along with the chain and other associated equipment, including the anchor windlass, should be classified as a critical ship system, since its failure could lead to uncontrolled vessel movement and consequently all possible...

Communication between ship and VTS The role of the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is to contribute to the safety of navigation within the VTS maritime area by preventing the development of hazardous situations for the vessel, crew, and environment. This is achieved by...

Required actions while at anchor During the planning phase of the ship's anchorage, the responsible personnel on board must conduct a risk assessment, considering all potential hazards that could endanger the vessel. These include meteorological and hydrological...

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 Agency recommends that the Croatian Register of Shipping (HRB) 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 Agency recommends that the Croatian Register of Shipping (HRB) 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...

The Agency recommends that the Croatian Register of Shipping (HRB) 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija provide crew members with a sufficient number of portable VHF communication devices, along with appropriate personal accessories (headsets for noisy environments, holsters, microphone extensions, etc.) to ensure effective...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija improve maintenance records, including data on repairs, replacements, inspections, and incidents involving ship devices, equipment, and components. The system should allow access to such records for responsible personnel on board...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija establish a methodology for identifying critical ship systems and equipment, in accordance with the ISM Code and its implementation standards. The list of critical ship systems and equipment should be reviewed and updated, and...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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.

The Agency recommends that Jadrolinija 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...

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., 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 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 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., 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 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 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...

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 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 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)...