Critical shipboard operations

A Critical Operation is an Operation where an error may immediately cause an accident or create a situation which could threaten people, the ship, or environment.

Example are:

• Navigation in busy sea lanes

• Navigation in restricted visibility (< 3 miles)

• Navigation in Heavy weather (Wind force > 6, Wave height > 5m)

• Navigation in narrow channel & congested waters (< 3 miles)

• Pollution prevention

• Entry into enclosed space

• Hot & Cold work

• Cargo Operations on Tankers

• Bunkering

• Mooring Operations