The container ship Milano Bridge did not reduce its speed as it approached a pier in Busan New Port on 6 April 2020, causing it to knock into and demolish a gantry crane, investigations … [Read more...] about Excessive approach speed : Investigation reveals “Milano Bridge” Busan Gantry Crane hit.
Case Studies
Safety Digest – SAFE VESSEL ACCESS
Case 1 - While anchored at a transshipment point, an iron ore carrier had rigged a combination ladder for vessel access. A person commenced climbing the pilot ladder while the crew … [Read more...] about Safety Digest – SAFE VESSEL ACCESS
Case Study – Vessel flooding incident
What happened? A vessel suffered flooding and loss of integrity, caused by sea water ingress into the engine room, due to a hole developing in the box cooler bulkhead. A high level bilge alarm … [Read more...] about Case Study – Vessel flooding incident
Interim Report – Explosion and fire on chemical tanker Stolt Groenland at Ulsan, S Korea
On 28 September 2019, the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands requested, in accordance with the International Maritime Organization Casualty Investigation Code, that the MAIB (UK’s Marine … [Read more...] about Interim Report – Explosion and fire on chemical tanker Stolt Groenland at Ulsan, S Korea
Case Study 02/2020 – Tanker Commercial Matters / Voyage instructions not complied
INCIDENT Vessel commenced loading cargo of gas oil on 09th April. Charterer voyage orders included instructions for vessel to stay at load port berth for about 15 days prior departure for discharge … [Read more...] about Case Study 02/2020 – Tanker Commercial Matters / Voyage instructions not complied
