Tag: The Nautical Institute

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a passenger vessel was inbound for a port in daylight conditions. Visibility was moderate, but still in excess of one nm. Under the effect of the tidal stream, the vessel was travelling at 12 knots.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker had berthed for discharge operations and had also ordered bunkers.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, engine personnel on a partially loaded cargo vessel performed maintenance while at anchor to replace a failed cylinder head gasket.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, in daylight and good visibility, cargo vessel A was making about 12 knots with a lone OOW on the bridge.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, cleaning procedures were in progress on a vessel’s empty holds. A solution of water and chemicals with a high alkaline value was being applied via a spray nozzle.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, during a safety walkaround on a vessel it was observed that several type C watertight doors (doors that must remain closed at all times and opened only when personnel pass through them) were routinely kept open while underway.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a ferry was in port loading cars and trucks. Communication between the drivers and the crew members during loading took place visually through hand signals and via hearing with whistles.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, on a tanker during a Safety Observation Round it was found that there was no anti-slip paint applied to give safe access to the emergency shower station.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker had moored to a single point mooring (SPM) buoy ready to start discharging operations.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, deck crew were performing maintenance on a tanker underway, de-rusting with a high pressure water-blast machine and then painting.