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Do you know how to check the steering gear of your ship when departing?

Do you know how to check the steering gear of your ship when departing?

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 19, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

In its latest Mars Report, The Nautical Institute warns officers to conduct proper checks of their steering gear. For example, did you know a minimum of two people are required to conduct these checks? The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
Don’t relax when the pilot comes on board

Don’t relax when the pilot comes on board

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute warns that a pilot boarding a vessel does not mean the bridge team can relax. In a recent Mars Report, this led to a near collision, where two vessels finally passed each other at just 35 metres. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
How sleep inertia contributed to a tug with barges hitting a lock gate

How sleep inertia contributed to a tug with barges hitting a lock gate

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 12, 2022 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Sleep inertia is a silent companion to fatigue and mariners would be well served to be aware of its existence. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a tug pushing two barges hit a lock gate. The master suffered from sleep...
Nautical Institute warns for mooring ropes with embedded hazards

Nautical Institute warns for mooring ropes with embedded hazards

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 3, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Ports, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

There have been reports of mooring ropes containing pieces of metal and tags entwined within the yarns. In its latest Mars Report, The Nautical Institute warns of the hazards of such ropes in its latest Mars Report and urges crew to inspect berthing lines at every...
When two anchors are not enough

When two anchors are not enough

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 23, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Always check if a ship is stable after anchoring. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report in which a loaded general cargo vessel started dragging anchor and collided with another anchored vessel and a shore dock. The Nautical Institute...
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