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Fog and single-point failure lead to allision with bridge support

Fog and single-point failure lead to allision with bridge support

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 24, 2021 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

A container vessel left port despite heavy fog. The pilot did not share his departure plan with the crew on the bridge. A loss of spatial orientation subsequently led to an allision with a bridge support. An accident that could have been prevented, according to the...
Bulk carrier squeezes tug into shore facility

Bulk carrier squeezes tug into shore facility

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 29, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News

When undertaking familiar tasks with unaccustomed equipment it may be wise to step back and re-evaluate the risks and procedures. The Nautical Institute issues this warning in its latest Mars Report in which a tug was pushed onto a shore facility. In this case,...
Tug order mix-up leads to allision and shore crane collapse

Tug order mix-up leads to allision and shore crane collapse

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 23, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping

A simple mistake in tug orders by the pilot on board a container ship has resulted in a costly allision. Human error was the cause, according to The Nautical Institute. However, the organisation also warns mariners that some port infrastructure has not kept up with...
Fatigue and weak bridge practices contribute to expensive allision

Fatigue and weak bridge practices contribute to expensive allision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 24, 2021 | News

A bulk carrier hitting a berthed tank barge after a helmsman confused port and starboard orders has resulted in USD 21 million in damages. The Nautical Institute discusses the incident in its latest Mars Report: ‘When in restricted waterways, the helmsman’s...

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