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Poor BRM between pilot and bridge team leads to grounding

Poor BRM between pilot and bridge team leads to grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 17, 2023 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The “challenge” is a key principle of good bridge resource management (BRM). In The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report, a bulk carrier grounded because neither pilot nor bridge team applied this principle. The Nautical Institute gathers reports...
TSS crossing with crossed signals

TSS crossing with crossed signals

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 15, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Take early and substantial action to keep well clear. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a dangerous situation unfolded in a busy traffic separation scheme (TSS). The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
Paltry PPU position predictor leads to grounding

Paltry PPU position predictor leads to grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 13, 2023 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

GPS “smoothing” can make a portable pilotage unit (PPU) less accurate. This was one of the contributory factors in a vessel grounding discussed in The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Hot spots for accidents – the risks and locations to be aware of

Hot spots for accidents – the risks and locations to be aware of

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 4, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

Navigating a ship has always involved risks, but it is near the shore and in ports where the danger is greatest. A new analysis based on Gard claims data reveals where vessels are most likely to be involved in groundings or collisions. The article was written by Gard...
Traffic back to normal after minor collision on Suez Canal

Traffic back to normal after minor collision on Suez Canal

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 24, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Salvage, Shipping, Towage

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has reported that a minor collision occurred in the canal in the early morning hours of Wednesday. It involved the LNG carrier BW Lesmes and the tanker Burri that followed. Traffic was quickly able to resume. The Burri hit the LNG...
Close quarters between ferries

Close quarters between ferries

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 23, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Make sure you have an accurate picture of the traffic situation before departure. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which two ferries came very close to collision. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
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