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An account of an unsafe towing practice observed aboard a harbour tug assisting a container vessel during a port manoeuvring operation.
What the Reporter told us:
The photograph shows a tug engaged in towing operations …
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A report from a large container ship highlighting difficulties securing tugs in a specific port.
What the Reporter told us:
My container vessel regularly calls at a container terminal in a specific port where, during mooring operations, …
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Whilst sailing from a port in adverse weather conditions, a tanker in ballast collided with a channel buoy. The pilot had departed from the bridge beforehand to facilitate an early disembarkation because of the …
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A sailing yacht suffered a winch failure whilst hoisting the mainsail when departing harbour.
What the Reporter told us:
After leaving harbour the mainsail was being hoisted under normal load when the mast halyard winch sheared off …
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This report concerns a large cruise liner operated by one of the major passenger ship operators departing from port. The reporter in this instance was the disembarking pilot.
What the Reporter told us:
The pilot ladder presented …
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An engine room rating was assigned a task in the machinery spaces. He requested a permit to work for working at heights and asked for scaffolding to be erected to allow safe access. The Chief …
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Report received from a member of the engine room crew on a ship where deliberate acts of pollution were allegedly carried out on a nightly basis.
What the Reporter told us:
I have observed every MARPOL …
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A report received concerning non-compliance when two vessels were approaching a major port.
What the Reporter told us:
My own vessel (A) was proceeding westerly at 11kts with the other vessel (B) proceeding WNW at 11kts to …
Outline:
The following report highlights a near miss with H2S.
Initial Report:
A tank inspection was being carried out on board a tanker on completion of discharge. The inspection involved the Chief Officer, cargo inspector and an …
