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Fatigue leads to fishing vessel grounding

Fatigue leads to fishing vessel grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 3, 2026 | Fishing, Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Never underestimate the performance inhibiting power of fatigue warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described, a fishing vessel grounded while making over 7 knots after the skipper had fallen asleep on the bridge. The Nautical Institute...
You snooze you lose: vessel grounds after OOW falls asleep

You snooze you lose: vessel grounds after OOW falls asleep

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 27, 2026 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

In addition to having a separate dedicated lookout at night, it is also smart to keep moving while navigating a vessel. In a new Mars Report, The Nautical institute describes an OOW falling asleep, resulting in a grounding and significant damage to the ship. The...
Alone on the bridge, asleep and full speed ahead

Alone on the bridge, asleep and full speed ahead

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 20, 2026 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Having a lone watchkeeper in darkness is never a good idea warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described a lone OOW fell asleep in the bridge chair resulting in a grounding. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents...
Sweden compensated for Marco Polo grounding

Sweden compensated for Marco Polo grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 11, 2025 | Emissions, Grounding, Maritime accidents, News, Salvage

Sweden has received compensation for the Swedish Coast Guard’s environmental rescue work after the grounding and resulting oil spill of the ferry Marco Polo. About EUR 3.3 million (SEK 35.6 million) has been paid out by the ship’s insurance company. The...
Chart plotter mishap results in grounding

Chart plotter mishap results in grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 26, 2025 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Always have a proper passage plan and appropriate scale charts warns The Nautical Insitute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described, a fishing vessel grounded after setting a course using just a chart plotter. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Speed and distractions end in grounding

Speed and distractions end in grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 12, 2025 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Passenger ships, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Poor ergonomics, trying to do too much at once and a high speed contributed to a ferry grounding in darkness. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It then...
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