A car carrier in ballast was making way at about 20 knots in good visibility (approximately 12nm) and light winds. As the vessel approached a
A ro-ro ferry had just left berth and was on a heading of approximately 330° in order to drop the pilot on the port side
A chemical tanker had arrived at the terminal. While in port, it was planned to launch and manoeuvre the rescue boat as part of a
A tanker was in port for repairs and drydocking. In preparation for extensive hot work during the repairs, some deck crew were assigned to clean
The general cargo vessel had completed loading and the crew were undertaking the usual tasks prior to departure. Once the pilot was on board, the
An engine room crew member was investigating problems with the fuel oil circulating pump at the circuit breaker board. The pump’s breaker was opened and
An oil/chemical tanker was underway. In the early morning hours a main engine lube oil separator alarm sounded on the bridge and, due to the
A ro-ro passenger ferry departed berth and, as usual, made a securité broadcast on VHF radio. Once underway and in the midst of a turn
With berthing almost complete, control of the ship’s controllable-pitch propeller (CPP) was transferred from the bridge to the engine room. Unknown to anyone, the engine
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