Outline:
Distractions can lead to serious, potentially fatal, consequences.
What the reporter told us:
CHIRP received a report concerning the allision of a vessel with an offshore wind turbine tower. We attempted to clarify some points and gain …
Outline:
This reporter sent details of an incident that occurred on his ship, a medium sized LPG tanker only 2 years old, which raises some questions about mooring arrangements.
What the reporter told us:
The ship …
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A report about flooding that could have had a tragic outcome.
What the reporter told us:
A large yacht (100m+) weighed anchor and got under way with the intention of completing a 2-hour passage to another anchorage. …
Outline:
The title says it all, but since CHIRP continues to receive a steady stream of reports on this subject, we feel justified to keep publishing them.
What the reporter told us:
While conducting on board crew fire …
Outline:
A captain reports a disconcerting discovery while approaching the berth.
What the reporter told us:
My vessel was arriving at a regularly visited port at which we take a pilot and two tugs for manoeuvring when berthing …
Outline:
A report highlighting a complete lack of respect for the water that could have turned into a tragedy.
What the reporter told us:
At approximately 16:15 a friend and I were anchoring a RIB just off the …
Outline:
A fresh pair of eyes identified an incident waiting to happen on a chemical / oil product tanker.
What the reporter told us:
The vessel had orders for several loading ports, and in each port different …
Pilots corner – a lucky escape, consequences, and design issues
Ian Shields
Three reports illustrating different aspects of an ongoing problem.
Outline (1):
A report received detailing a lucky escape
What the reporter told us:
While boarding the vessel at the pilot exchange station, one of the side ropes …
Correspondence Received – Incorrect windlass brake band adjustment
Ian Shields
On many vessels I have sailed on we have the same situation – the bosun tightens the bolts and chief officers and masters do not pay any attention to this problem. But the consequences of …
