A bulk carrier coming into port was low on bunkers, and because of payment problems, the Master opted to remain at anchor overnight rather than
A vessel was at sea and holding position. As a training exercise, the ship’s deck crew were discharging line throwing apparatus (LTA) on deck. Before
A small vessel was on a short sea trading routine, making shuttle trips between two ports separated by approximately 12 hours sailing. On the ballast
A tug was about to depart a berth that it often used. One crew member was on the dock to let go the lines. He
In the early morning hours, a navy frigate was underway in darkness and good visibility at about 17 knots. Its navigation lights were on, but
A passenger ship was leaving dock in darkness. The Master, a pilot and the OOW were on the bridge. A tug was secured aft on
While at sea, deck crew were sweeping the empty hold of a vessel. The bilge well covers had been left open and were without barriers
While at berth, a water leak was suspected in the boiler/economiser so it was shut down for inspection. About five hours later, after the boiler
An experienced deck crew member was tasked with painting the end of a raised car-deck ramp hatch while a ro-ro was at the dock. He
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