It is important to raise the awareness of safety issues among our seafarers to contribute to the prevention of accidents on board ships. To assist in this effort, Gard has developed safety posters focussing on a range of issues linked to ship board operations.
Our posters are available for download only and have been created in an A3 size. The posters are available in both high and low resolution electronic versions.
If you have any questions relating to the posters please contact our loss prevention team on email lp@gard.no.
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Why wait until the last mile to avoid a collision?
An early and apparent change of course is a lot safer than a last minute alteration at close range.
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Are you snap-safe?
Watch out! Snap-back zone changes with mooring patterns.
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Are your valves marked?
Poorly marked valves have led to serious pollution and contamination incidents.
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There are downsides to making decisions in isolation
When decisions are made in isolation during critical operations, such as navigation, the consequences of improper execution can be dire.
What is the cause of most bunker spills?
To prevent bunker spills, actively monitor:
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Contamination by cargo vapours
Remember vapour line isolation for incompatible cargoes.
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Dangerous gases – silent and invisible killer
Dangerous gases may be heavier or lighter than air - test the space from top to bottom to ensure safe entry.
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Safety management systems require support from top management
Top management’s commitment to safety must go beyond the signatures appearing on policies and procedures.
Every second counts – how long can you survive without oxygen?
Every second counts during an enclosed space rescue drill. Over 3 minutes without oxygen can cause serious damage to the human brain.
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Fatigue can endanger lives
Fatigue intoxicates your brain in the same way as alcohol. Rest hours are there for a reason.
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First lines ashore! Do we understand the risk?
Stay clear. First lines are the most likely to snap.
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Get help when working at heights
Your attention is split between the task and protecting yourself from falling.
How high and heavy can you go?
Know your GW criteria when calculating stack height and weight.
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Do we know enough about the cargoes we carry?
Many fine particle cargoes are liable to flow if sufficiently wet.
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Stop malware finding its way onto your computer systems
Most data breaches are caused by authorised users.
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Ventilation records – a defence against expensive cargo claims for moisture damage
When dealing with claims for moisture damage, the voyage records of the hold ventilations play a central role in mitigating the claim.
How tight should container lashings be?
Overtightning is as dangerous as under-tightening.
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Keep an eye out for slip, trip and fall hazards onboard
Slips, trips and falls are the most common causes of injuries.
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What is the best evidence in defending liquid cargo contamination claims?
Every grade of cargo must be sampled before it enters your tanks.
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Master pilot exchange – share your information
Master & Pilot: Each has something the other doesn't. A master knows his ship and the pilot his waters. Mutual knowledge exchange benefits both.
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Do you know that in an overtaking situation vessels spend far greater time in close proximity than at any other time?
When in doubt, assume you are overtaking. Pass at a safe distance astern of the vessel being overtaken.
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Manage your pre-joining medical conditions
Follow prescribed medication and monitor your medical vital signs
Do you know your weakest link?
Cyber criminals are looking for weak links in your system.
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Risk assessment is a mindset, not just a piece of paper
Can you identify all the hazards?
Would an appreciable change in bearing be enough to assess the risk of collision?
Large bearing change at close range may still result in a close-quarter situation, or risk of collision.
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Engage your crew and potentially save lives.
Is situational awareness unknowingly compromised when proceeding from restricted to open waters?
Risk of collision remains the same in open as well as restricted waters.
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What stops you from reducing speed to avoid a collision?
Slowing down allows you to assess the situation and avoid a collision.
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Can an officer on bridge watch slow down the clock to better assess the risk of collision?
Reducing the speed of the vessel will give the Officer of the Watch (OOW) more time to think and act.
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What are the duties of a stand-on vessel?
Even if you are stand-on, stay sharp and be prepared.
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Steady on the stairs!
When walking up or down stairs onboard, apply the old adage of ‘one hand for yourself and one for the ship’ and keep one hand free to grasp the handrail.
Protect your hands and fingers against injury
To ensure protection and avoid injury wear gloves that match not only the hazards of the task but also the size of hand.
Do you check hyperlinks before clicking?
Cyber criminals are looking for unaware individuals.
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Seafarers interpret safety based on what they see their leaders do and say.