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Safety issue
The ship's safety management system procedures did not provide
sufficient guidance to ensure that the crew appropriately assessed
the risks associated with removing the stoppers from the hatch
covers. As a result, adequate precautions, in the form of a
continuous fire watch inside the cargo hold, were not implemented
before they started removing the stoppers.
Safety Recommendation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that Briese
Schiffahrts should consider the safety implications of this safety
issue and to take action where it is considered appropriate.
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