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Report: Inadequate risk management the most common cause of accidents

The Seafarers International Research Centre has published the results of an analysis of maritime accident investigation reports for the period 2002-2016. Collision, close quarters and contact were the most common accidents, with inadequate lookout being the main cause. In general, ‘inadequate risk management’ was most commonly identified as an immediate and a contributory cause of accidents.

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TAIC: Cargo hold lamp causes fire onboard

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission issued an investigation report on the cargo hold fire onboard the multipurpose container ship 'Kokopo Chief' at Port of Tauranga, on 23 September 2017. TAIC found that the fire originated by heat radiating from an incandescent reflector lamp, as the cargo hold lights had not been switched off on completion of loading.

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