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Onboard inspection and maintenance
Date issue released
Issue number
MO-2020-002-SI-03
Issue Status
Closed – Adequately addressed
Transport Function
Marine: Shipboard operations
Issue Owner
APL CO PTE LTD
Mode of Transport
Marine
Safety Issue Description

On board routine inspection and maintenance of fixed cargo securing devices on APL England was ineffective. Over an extended period of time, the significant proportion of the devices that were unfit for purpose were not identified and made good.

Issue Status Justification

The safety action taken adequately addresses issues associated with management of the condition of deck fittings through routine inspection and maintenance arrangements.

Proactive action
Action number
MO-2020-002-PSA-78
Organisation
APL CO PTE LTD
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

APL notified the ATSB that the company had introduced a number of programs and actions for its fleet including:

  • six-monthly detailed inspections of deck and container fittings with relevant Planned Maintenance Systems reviewed and updated
  • regular vessel inspections by superintendents, which included determining a risk score
  • updated fleet instructions related to main engine sump tank level requirements
  • requiring a monthly condition report on deck fittings, including container fittings.

APL also advised that the wider CMA CGM Group and subsidiary entity fleets were made aware of this issue and the safety actions taken.