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Emergency response to incidents at sea is vulnerable
The system for responding to incidents in the North Sea needs to be put in order as soon as possible. That will require improved communication and information sharing between the Coastguard Centre and its cooperating organisations on shore.
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A good takeoff position requires proper visual orientation, teamwork, and infrastructure
hree elements play a crucial role in lining up an aircraft for takeoff: clear visual references, effective teamwork in the cockpit, and airport infrastructure that supports both.
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Safety Board publishes 19th Shipping Occurrences Report
Involving parties in the drafting of recommendations, can increase effectiveness. The Dutch Safety Board shares this experience in the theme article on the effectiveness of recommendations in the 19th edition of the Shipping Accident Report for the period July – December 2024.
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Stop sending ‘divers’ into an oxygen-depleted environment to unload reactors
Oil refineries and industrial cleaning companies must stop sending people down into oxygen-depleted reactors to remove catalyst. In an oxygen-depleted reactor, these ‘divers’ are at great risk, despite safety instructions and control measures.
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Include partial engine failure as standard in pilot training
Current pilot training protocols primarily focus on responding to complete engine failure. The Dutch Safety Board calls to also routinely include scenarios involving reduced engine performance or partial failure in training.
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