by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping
Collisions between commercial ships and small vessels are unfortunately still a relatively common occurrence. From investigated accidents it follows that a proper and effective lookout and taking early avoiding action in accordance with the Colregs could have...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 6, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping
Distractions on the bridge will ALWAYS lead to lower situational awareness. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report in which a cargo vessel collided with a fishing vessel. At the time, the cargo vessel’s master was talking to three...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 30, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping
The Nautical Institute stresses that slowing down your ship in near zero visibility is always the sensible thing to do. In its latest Mars Report, a loaded tanker collided with a fishing vessel with an approach speed of almost 22 knots. The Nautical Institute gathers...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 23, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime
When in doubt and always when a very small CPA is detected, establish early communications with the other vessel and ensure everyone knows what actions are to be taken. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which it describes how a...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 16, 2022 | Classification/inspection, Maritime regulations, Navigation, News, Shipping
Bureau Veritas has granted type approval to Sea Machines’ commercial wireless remote-control helm system. It means that the wireless control technology embedded in both Sea Machines’ systems has undergone rigorous third-party testing and certification to meet...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 16, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime
In tight anchorages and strong currents, main engines should always be on standby and the vessel’s position checked as if the vessel is underway. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a vessel went from being anchored to a...
