Maritime Industry Articles
Superyachts, known for their luxury and aesthetic pleasures, are drowned in a safety concern that left many hearts fluttering. A recent case study that emerged from CHIRP Maritime’s Superyacht Feedback shook the maritime industry awake to a glaring safety oversight. A reporter, who laboured on a commercial yacht less than 500gt, discovered the frightening claim that there were no enclosed spaces onboard. This assumption led to the absence of any gas-detection equipment, leaving everyone in the dark about the safety statuses of potential enclosed spaces, such as bilge spaces, chain lockers, and steering flats.
An insightful analysis from CHIRP Maritime’s Superyacht Feedback addresses the rising safety concerns in the superyacht industry. Through the detailed narrative of a reporter who recently joined a vessel under construction, this initiative highlights theSuperyacht Maritime Advisory Board’s commitment to improving maritime safety through anonymous reporting and sharing critical insights.
The reporter underlined the requirement for ‘pad eyes’- robust points enabling safe work practice at heights. While more pad eyes were deemed necessary, the request for additional ones was rebuffed by the shipyard. They claimed the design, already sanctioned by the owner, architects, and classification society, negated the need for modifications.