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Language pilots sidelined bridge team during grounding of Ever Given

Language pilots sidelined bridge team during grounding of Ever Given

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 13, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Shipping

Although bad weather conditions played a role in the grounding of the container ship Ever Given, the investigation report published by the Panama Maritime Authority also exposes other issues. Such as the pilots speaking Arabic, thereby sidelining the bridge team, who...
Give way vessel doesn’t give way, 32 fatalities

Give way vessel doesn’t give way, 32 fatalities

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 26, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime, Tankers

As a give way vessel, you need to take ‘early and substantial action’ says The Nautical Institute in its latest Mars Report. This report shows just how badly things can go wrong when action isn’t taken: A collision between a tanker and bulk carrier...
IGG malfunction gives rise to increased inspection

IGG malfunction gives rise to increased inspection

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 24, 2023 | Classification/inspection, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A malfunction with an inert gas generator (IGG) on board a tanker was taken seriously by the tanker company, which adjusted its planned maintenance system (PMS) accordingly. A good example of positive action, states The Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute...
Failure to follow load line regulations leads to USD 6 million in damages

Failure to follow load line regulations leads to USD 6 million in damages

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 23, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

A recent marine casualty resulting in the total loss of a crane barge, estimated at over USD 6 million, is a stark warning of the risks involved with failing to adhere to load line regulations. That is why the US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Safety Alert on the...
Towline pennant failure destroys tug wheelhouse window

Towline pennant failure destroys tug wheelhouse window

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 22, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime, Towage

Beware of the high potential energy when dealing with high loads. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a towline pennant struck a tug’s wheelhouse window, causing the glass to shatter and injuring five crew. The Nautical...
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