A container ship was underway under pilotage in a confined waterway en-route to a berth. Some crew were removing the lashing rods in preparation for
A tugboat was in port for repairs. The company’s port engineer boarded the vessel to check on the ongoing repairs and in particular the status
In darkness and early morning hours, a container vessel departed port with a pilot on board. The Master and the OOW were also on the
In the early morning, a general cargo vessel came starboard side to the berth to load steel and project cargo. To prepare the holds for
A small general cargo vessel was sailing in coastal waters at about 13 knots in a moderate 1 metre swell. Two crew were tasked with
A bulk carrier was entering ice-infested waters. In preparation, the engineering staff completed an ice navigation checklist and, among other things, opened the steam valve
Several vessels, including Ship A and Ship C, were in a traffic lane heading about 130 degrees true. Ship B was in the process of
An engineer and an oiler were undertaking maintenance on the ship’s elevator. They had opened the inspection cover to the reduction gear of the elevator
A small container vessel was underway in a coastal area at about 16 knots. At mid-morning an engine room crew member informed the other duty
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