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Diminishing magnet strength for pilot ladder anchors

Diminishing magnet strength for pilot ladder anchors

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 6, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Magnets can lose their strength over the time, as was the case on board a tanker, where the magnets for the accommodation platform released from the hull. It resulted in problems for pilots trying to leave the vessel. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a...
Incinerator overheats on board vessel

Incinerator overheats on board vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 29, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Disposing of high-temperature waste via the incinerator can lead to unexpected issues, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. The incident describes how firefighting measures were needed after burning oily rags in the incinerator on board a vessel. The...
Container vessel hits gantry crane on pier

Container vessel hits gantry crane on pier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 22, 2025 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Ports, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A high entry speed and a not fully immersed propeller contributed to a large container ship hitting a gantry crane, resulting in the latter’s collapse. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
Crew uses laser light used to attract other ship’s attention

Crew uses laser light used to attract other ship’s attention

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 17, 2025 | Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Contrary to what the Colregs prescribe, a drifting vessel was using a laser light to attract the attention of another vessel as a close quarters situation was developing. In a new Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes the incident and stresses the right ways...
Ship grounds under Svinesund Bridge in Sweden

Ship grounds under Svinesund Bridge in Sweden

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 16, 2025 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Salvage, Shipping

Shortly after 1 am on Thursday, a ship ran aground under the Svinesund Bridge on the Swedish side of the border with Norway in dense fog. There are no signs yet that oil has leaked into the water, and no one has been injured. The Swedish Coast Guard is on site with...
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