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High River Conditions Impact Mariner Safety
It’s that time of year again when the force of the river sends a strong message with seemingly unstoppable intensity and power throughout the Marine Industry and along her banks. It is High River season, except some years seems like the “season” lasts longer and longer.
“In May 2019, the Mississippi River exceeded a 92 year old record for days at flood stage. It is not so unusual that the river is high, but it is unusual that is has been for so long - the longest-lasting since the “Great Flood” of 1927.”
“High river season is the broadest reaching natural phenomena facing American maritime commerce, yet no other group of operators are more vulnerable to the hazards and increased risk than the towing and barge industry. Onboard a towing vessel, circumstances can change from challenging to tragic in a matter of moments.”
“Behavioral research shows us that in emergency situations and critical moments, muscle memory and instinct take over. In a crisis situation, there isn’t time to look up a procedure. Training, rigorous drills as if in an actual emergency, and vessel specific orientation are critical to ensuring onboard safety.”
Those were a few excerpts from the June 2019 article in Marine Log Magazine by Sarah Michelle Hattier, Safety and Regulatory Compliance Manager for Dupre Marine Transportation, High River Conditions Impact Mariner Safety.
Please take some time to read this important article, not only discussing how high river impacts the towing industry, but how “effective safety risk management” is performed, researched and implemented in the industry, as well as from the decks of the towboats. As we always instill in our crews, everyone’s main goal should be to go home safely.
High River view in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
M/V Evin Dupre Scores a Perfect Zero on Their Kirby Safety/Quality Audit!
We (shore side folks) got the group text yesterday we love to see from our Port Captain Darren Istre, that one of our vessels scored a Zero on an audit or Clean audit...all which means they received a perfect score; zero discrepancies found on their audit! Dupre Marine is fully compliant in all areas of safety with our vessels and crews, adding Sub Chapter M and TMSA 3 to that list already this year, however scrupulous auditors conduct these various examinations of vessels to ensure every single detail is observed and nothing overlooked by the Captains and crews. Dupre Marine is a culture of safety and that is evident and proven!
Yesterday was just another of those days regarding the M/V Evin Dupre, Captain Woody (Robert) Stracner and his crew received their perfect score on their Kirby Safety/Quality Audit (aka Tunks audit). Capt Woody requires he and his crew maintain the absolute best every day on their vessel in all aspects of ultimate safety, customer satisfaction and outstanding overall performance. This was just another day on the water for this crew, but they definitely deserve full congratulations!
Another CLEAN SIRE for the m/v Ambrie Dupre!
Congrats to the m/v Ambrie Dupre on yet another CLEAN SIRE audit with zero discrepancies! This is well deserved for this hardworking crew that continues to focus on all aspects of safety, performance, pride in their vessel and customer satisfaction. And results such as this one on July 18, 2018 expalins their dedication to Dupre Marine Transportation and attention to detail regarding their vessel.
The m/v Ambrie Dupre is not only a place where this crew conducts daily business, but also importantly their home away from home.
Again huge congratulation to a high performing vessel and crew!
