With reports of operators directing ships through the Straits of Magellan and round The Cape of Good Hope in order to save on canal dues and take advantage of the suppressed fuel prices, a reminder to Masters of the considerations that should be taken into account when operating in areas of adverse weather conditions.
When considering whether it is safe to allow crew on deck in conditions of heavy weather the Master must first ask himself whether the work (or task) to be carried out is necessary to preserve the safe operation of the ship. If the answer is “no” then it may be sensible to delay this work until the vessel reaches calmer waters.
See attached file: Operating In Conditions of Heavy Weather.pdf
恶劣天气下的船舶操作
报告称，营运人通常为了节省运河费用和燃油开支要求船舶绕过好望角，航行通过麦哲伦海峡，因此提请船长注意，在恶劣天气下进行作业时应考虑周全。
在考虑恶劣天气条件下让船员在甲板上工作是否安全时，船长必须先问自己，这项对保持船舶安全操作所进行的工作（或任务）是否真的有必要。如果答案是否定的，那么明智的做法是推迟这项工作直到船舶抵达平静的水域。
详细信息请参阅附件。
