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Fatigue contributes to vessel collision

Fatigue contributes to vessel collision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 25, 2026 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Sufficient restorative sleep is the only antidote for fatigue, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. The report describes a vessel colliding with an anchored vessel resulting in fires on both vessels. Fatigue was found to a contributing factor. The...
Pilot boat hits rocks

Pilot boat hits rocks

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 23, 2026 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Navigating using exclusively visual means in reduced visibility, even in well-known waters, is a recipe for an accident, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In this case, it resulted in the grounding of a pilot boat. The Nautical Institute gathers...
Inappropriate gas storage destroys a vessel

Inappropriate gas storage destroys a vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 12, 2026 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Using an inappropriate space as workshop and to store propane gas and paint resulted in an explosion on a dry cargo vessel. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
Mind the gap: a PPE incident during chipping on deck

Mind the gap: a PPE incident during chipping on deck

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 5, 2026 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A crew member was assigned to perform chipping on deck near the cargo manifolds crossover area. While chipping, a particle of rust passed through a gap near the nose in his goggles and into the eye. The Nautical Institute describes this incident and the lessons to be...
Complicated procedure leads to uncontrolled launch

Complicated procedure leads to uncontrolled launch

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 29, 2026 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

In a new Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes an accident with the launch of a fast rescue craft during a routine test. The complex launch procedure required no less than twenty steps. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
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