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64 RECOMMENDATIONS ACTIONS Institutional and Capacity Building Vessel Traffic Service should be organised by authorities. Regulations should be implemented concerning minimum level of navigation apparatus onboard inland waterway barges, especially tanker barges. Controls should be made on the availability and working condition of navigational equipment and the presence of correct navigation charts. All vessels and tanker barges should be certified and recorded. Training should be provided for personnel manning the VTS platform, for all designated government personnel involved in checking barges, on how to use the most important navigation equipment. Crews should be trained on the use of all navigation equipment (especially radar-certified) and be tested in Maritime/Inland Transport Institutions. 3.3.1.3 Propulsion Equipment and Maintenance Target group: All barges RECOMMENDATIONS Member Countries should establish minimum technical standards for propulsion equipment and implement intermediate surveys to ensure maintenance and safe operation. Challenge A ship owner always needs to ensure that the ship is properly maintained and operated so that it remains in conformance with all applicable national, regional (and international) standards and requirements. Most lapses and deficiencies onboard can be prevented by doing regular operational checks, maintenance and repairs of machinery and equipment. This includes maintaining shipboard records properly and confirming the validity of all certificates and documents as well as verifying the survey dates of all relevant class and statutory surveys. Always taking care to keep things in good order on a vessel and striving to improve the shipboard environment can go a long way to enhancing safety in daily operations. Propulsion equipment is all equipment used for the propulsion of the vessel: the main engine, the steering gear and generators. This equipment should be maintained and operated well for safe operation of the vessel. On the Mekong River, this is often not the case. Accidents can easily occur when there is a blackout of the main engine or steering gear failure. Correct engine maintenance is important to ensure efficient operation of a main engine and its auxiliary systems (generator) to avoid breakdowns and to increase the lifespan of systems. A reliable engine is necessary for safe navigation and to reduce the risks of collision and grounding. Moreover, engine rooms are hot, noisy, sometimes dirty, and potentially dangerous. The presence of flammable fuel, high-voltage electrical equipment and internal combustion engines means that a serious fire hazard exists in the engine room, which should be monitored continuously by the crew and monitoring systems. A well-maintained engine room reduces the risk of fire and personal accidents. Efficient planning, recording and adequate usage of equipment is the key to productive maintenance. A recent safety-alert bulletin by Exxon Mobil regarding main engine control failures highlights the importance of a well-maintained engine. 14 The information herein provided deals with seagoing vessels. However, it is assumed that these results are similar for inland waterway barges. In its evaluation of all incidents with seagoing vessels between 2008 and 2010, the safety-alert bulletin found that the most 14 Safety Alert Bulletin, Exxon Mobil, International Marine Transportation Limited: “Main Engine Control Failures”)
VESSELS 65 important cause was "main engine failure" (followed by "deck spills" and "miscellaneous machinery failure"). This highlights the importance of encouraging an internal review of the main engine control system (remote and emergency) operations as well as inspections and maintenance procedures to minimise such failures. In case of main engine failure, only the rapid restoration of propulsion control will ensure the safety of the vessel, crew and the environment. Main engine control failure can be prevented by improved inspection regimes, reduced maintenance intervals and increased management focus on maintenance. The use of emergency control systems for quick restoration of propulsion capability can mitigate the risk of remote-control failure. Emergency manoeuvring should be provided to sustain or restore normal operation of propulsion machinery in the event of remote-control failure. As failure of other machinery is the third important cause of incidents, efficient and regular maintenance is very important. References • Classification Society; and • Legislation 2006/137/EC: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 amending Directive 2006/87/EC laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels. ACTIONS Technical and Management There are different types of maintenance procedures. An efficient system, however, is a Preventive or Scheduled Maintenance System, where maintenance is carried out as per running hours or by calendar intervals irrespective of the condition of the machinery. Parts have to be replaced if noted in the schedule, even if they can still be used. Also, daily controls have to be carried out to ensure the good working of the engines and to prevent leaks. This includes the main engine and all other machinery onboard such as steering gear and generators. An emergency control system for quick restoration of propulsion capability should be in place and used to mitigate the risks associated with main engine failure. Maintenance planning procedures (and recording) should be in place. Daily checks and routine maintenance should be carried out by using a control checklist. Contingency plans and actions that address the failure of the remote engine control system and an emergency action plan for steering in case of steering gear failure should be in place with training. Institutional and Capacity Building Authorities should provide theoretical and practical education for crewmembers assigned as engineers onboard. After an examination, a certificate to prove competence should be issued. Existing tanker barges should have their propulsion equipment, including propeller and rudder, checked and certified by an independent company at regular intervals to ensure reliability and proper maintenance by the ship’s crew and owner. Execution of this task on behalf of authorities can be done by classification societies with specific and intermediate surveys at regular and fixed intervals. Propulsion equipment should be designed for the specific operation, the size and trade of the barge. Technical standards should be put in place by authorities and controlled by classification societies for new buildings. Personnel should be trained for effective maintenance, making sure engines, instruments and systems work safely and efficiently. Detailed technical knowledge of naval construction and mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering systems is needed.
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