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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
