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Fire hose cabinet on ship in poor state

Fire hose cabinet on ship in poor state

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 25, 2025 | Classification/inspection, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

An officer was undertaking an inspection of the exterior fire hoses and their protective cabinets on a ship. The securing bracket of one cabinet was found to be badly corroded. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It then...
Rerouting around Africa carries risks – severe weather

Rerouting around Africa carries risks – severe weather

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 20, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

In recent months, many vessels have rerouted around South Africa to avoid threats to shipping from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. However, this comes with its own set of risks. Vessels spend more time at sea with more exposure to difficult weather and the attendant...
Strong currents require strong berthing measures

Strong currents require strong berthing measures

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 9, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The current force increases in a non-linear fashion in relation to current speed. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report, in which a bulk carrier collides with barges after drifting away from its berth. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
Crew member suffers injury from hazard in plain sight

Crew member suffers injury from hazard in plain sight

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 30, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Crew were preparing the gangway prior to arrival as the vessel approached port. As part of this process, crew had to climb several steps on the gangway stowage rack integrated ladder and release the stowage cleats fore and aft. A well-practised procedure, but one with...
Ferry car deck collapses

Ferry car deck collapses

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 23, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Passenger ships, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

People should not be allowed to remain under ferries’ mobile decks when these are being operated. The Nautical Institute describes an accident with such a deck in a new Mars Report. In this case, the mobile deck crushed a car with a trailer. The Nautical...
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