Hazard = A potential to threaten human life, health, property or the environment, e.g.
• Hazards external to the ship: storms, lightning, poor visibility, uncharted submerged
objects, other ships, war, sabotage etc.
• Operational hazards to personnel: Long working hours, life boat drill, working on
deck at sea, cargo operation, tank surveys, on-board repairs, etc.
Hazardous situation = A situation with a potential to threaten human life, health, property
or the environment.