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TSS crossing with crossed signals

TSS crossing with crossed signals

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 15, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Take early and substantial action to keep well clear. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a dangerous situation unfolded in a busy traffic separation scheme (TSS). The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
Paltry PPU position predictor leads to grounding

Paltry PPU position predictor leads to grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 13, 2023 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

GPS “smoothing” can make a portable pilotage unit (PPU) less accurate. This was one of the contributory factors in a vessel grounding discussed in The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Torque for safety of your ship’s engine

Torque for safety of your ship’s engine

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 8, 2023 | Marine engines, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Correct stud/bolt torquing of engine parts is a critical feature of maintenance, as shown by The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report. In this report, a stud that was not tightened enough resulted in engine damage. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
Dropped object incident causes minor injury

Dropped object incident causes minor injury

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 6, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report points to the importance of monthly Planned Maintenance System inspections. In the report, an accident could have been prevented if this maintenance had been carried out properly. The Nautical Institute gathers reports...
Take 2: Lax safety culture and bad design result in MOB fatality

Take 2: Lax safety culture and bad design result in MOB fatality

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 30, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Having a procedure in place is one thing, but following it can be quite another affair. This is proven by The Nautical Institute’s lates Mars Report, in which a lack of following procedures resulted in a fatal man overboard (MOB). The Nautical Institute gathers...
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