Tag: hazardous weather at sea

AMSA analyzes an incident where a pilot was seriously injured after losing balance when a large wave impacted the vessel at the same time as they stood up to remove their lifejacket while in the cabin. 

A giant barge has smacked into Vancouver's seawall, just short of the Burrard Bridge after becoming unmoored in Monday's rain and wind storm. 

In anticipation of an active 2021 tropical cyclone season, USCG is reminding owners and operators of offshore units of the requirement to notify the Coast Guard when these units are relocated.

A Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier loaded with 55,000 metric tonnes of nickel ore sailed close to a tropical storm with a maximum wind speed of 40 knots while en route. The vessel eventually capsized and sank. As a result, ten crew members went missing. Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from the incident. 

The Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety came into force in Japan on 1st July 2021. Under the amendment, a new system for navigational safety is to be launched in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay and Setonaikai (including Osaka Bay). 

UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the grounding of the Ro-Ro freighter ferry MV Arrow off Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland, in June 2020. The investigation revealed that the ship grounded because its bridge team lost situational awareness in thick fog. 

In its monthly safety scenario for July, the Swedish Club describes a case of a heavy ship contact with berth due to strong current. The strong current surprised the pilot and he froze doing nothing for a minute, but the Master did not manage to prevent collision. 

Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from a fatal fall onboard a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier. The Bosun and a sailor used the provision crane as a movable working platform to paint the underdeck area above. Due to adverse weather, the crane suddenly moved towards the shipside quickly and they had to jump down to escape. 

NTSB issued an investigation report on the breakaway of a barge in the San Jacinto River, in September 2019. The incident, which caused more than 5 million damage, highlighted the need for companies to continuously evaluating their heavy weather plans. 

In its monthly safety scenario for June, the Swedish Club describes how two crew members were lost after being swept away by a large wave amid heavy weather, as lifebuoys were not in place.