WATCH September2025 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC) 2006: 2025 UPDATES Crew Watch Autumn_25.9.25.indd 125/09/2025 15:26 CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE TO THE LATEST EDITION OF CREW WATCH 2 | CREW WATCH 4812 SAFETY TRIP HAZARDS IN MACHINERY SPACES: TIPS ON PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING ADVICE REVISED TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENTERING ENCLOSED SPACES WELLBEING THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD GALLEY HYGIENE STANDARDS ANTHONY GARDNER, LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I Crew Watch Autumn_25.9.25.indd 225/09/2025 15:26 CREW WATCH | 3 xx This edition of Crew Watch covers a range of critical topics that highlight the importance of health, safety, and wellbeing in the maritime industry. From insights into preventing trip hazards in machinery spaces, and revised training recommendations for entering enclosed spaces, we also take a deep dive into the latest amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention. These articles aim to equip seafarers and industry professionals with practical advice to navigate the unique challenges of life at sea. This month, we also emphasise the importance of learning how to recognise and prevent strokes while on board. This exclusive article from MedSea offers key tips and what to look out for in case you or someone you know suffers from a stroke. CREW WATCH|CONTENTS CREW WATCH | 3 CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE TO THE LATEST EDITION OF CREW WATCH Welcome to our September issue of Crew Watch, our second edition of the year. We hope you enjoy reading about key issues affecting seafarers at sea. MEGAN DODD EDITOR 1014 ADVICE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC) 2006: 2025 UPDATES SAFETY MANUAL LIFTING: KNOW YOUR LIMITS JOBIN MATHEW, ASSISTANT LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I LOSS PREVENTION TEAM, BRITANNIA P&I 6 HEALTH MANAGING AND PREVENTING STROKES AT SEA DR. KATHERINE SINCLAIRE, SENIOR MEDICAL ADVISOR, MEDSEA Crew Watch Autumn_25.9.25.indd 325/09/2025 15:27 CREW WATCH | SAFETY There is a distinction between temporary or operational hazards, and those that are permanent or exist by nature of the ship’s structures or arrangements. However, for both, early identification and subsequent action to make these hazards safe are key. TEMPORARY HAZARDS  MITIGATE AND REMOVE PROMPTLY Temporary hazards should ideally be identified during the work planning and risk assessment processes. Constant vigilance from all personnel, along with adequate work equipment and safe work procedures are also required to reduce the risk. This is particularly important during periods such as dry dock, when many hazards may be present simultaneously. Slipping hazards are generally the result of leakage, spillage or poor housekeeping. Effective preventative measures include adequate maintenance, good operational MACHINERY SPACES ON BOARD SHIPS CAN CONTAIN MANY SLIP, TRIP, AND FALL HAZARDS. AS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF PERSONAL INJURIES, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO PREVENT THEIR OCCURRENCE AND ADDRESS THEM PROMPTLY WHEN DISCOVERED. ANTHONY GARDNER, LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, BRITANNIA P&I 4 | CREW WATCH TRIP HAZARDS IN MACHINERY SPACES Crew Watch Autumn_25.9.25.indd 425/09/2025 15:27 CREW WATCH | 5 CREW WATCH|SAFETY practices and regular cleaning. Ongoing cleaning (not just upon completion of a task) during maintenance can be overlooked but is vitally important to keep the workplace safe. Nobody should enter a machinery space without proper personal protective equipment, regardless of the task being carried out or the length of time inside. The use of flexible hoses, electri