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Dragging anchor due to wind ends up in collision

Dragging anchor due to wind ends up in collision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 10, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Even with engines and anchors, limited space in some anchorages can easily trump these options when winds are strong. Vessels are safest at sea in these circumstances. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which two bulk carriers...
Distractions on the bridge contribute to collision between cargo and fishing vessel

Distractions on the bridge contribute to collision between cargo and fishing vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 6, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

Distractions on the bridge will ALWAYS lead to lower situational awareness. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report in which a cargo vessel collided with a fishing vessel. At the time, the cargo vessel’s master was talking to three...
Loaded tanker collides with a fishing vessel in a restricted waterway and low visibility

Loaded tanker collides with a fishing vessel in a restricted waterway and low visibility

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 30, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

The Nautical Institute stresses that slowing down your ship in near zero visibility is always the sensible thing to do. In its latest Mars Report, a loaded tanker collided with a fishing vessel with an approach speed of almost 22 knots. The Nautical Institute gathers...
General cargo vessel collides with fishing vessel after not acting on small CPA

General cargo vessel collides with fishing vessel after not acting on small CPA

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

When in doubt and always when a very small CPA is detected, establish early communications with the other vessel and ensure everyone knows what actions are to be taken. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which it describes how a...
[VIDEO] MARIN tests “crash barriers” to prevent collisions with wind turbines

[VIDEO] MARIN tests “crash barriers” to prevent collisions with wind turbines

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 21, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Maritime research, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Shipping

The Maritime Research Institute of the Netherlands (MARIN) has tested three innovative barriers to prevent collisions between ships and wind turbines. The immediate cause for this research was the incident with the Julietta D on 31 January 2022. This drifting ship...
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