Two vessels were about to meet at the end of a buoyed channel. Visibility was reduced by fog to about 100 metres. Vessel A had a
A ro-ro passenger vessel with a skeleton crew of four (Master, chief engineer, bosun and engine rating) was being manoeuvred out of dry dock, dead-ship
A vessel was in the final approach to mooring, parallel to the berth, and two tugs were ordered to push against the vessel’s hull. The
In the early evening, the crew of a chemical tanker in ballast was preparing for departure. The pilot advised the Master that he intended to
During a Port State Control (PSC) inspection, the inspector asked the engine room crew to demonstrate the function of one of the engine room ventilation
A bulk carrier was equipped with four cranes, each with a grab. When not in use, the grabs were normally stowed and secured on the
While at anchor the engineer on watch (EOW) advised the motorman to remain in the engine control room while he went to replenish the compressor
On a passenger vessel, two members of the crew were preparing a lifeboat for lowering as a drill. The lifeboat’s doors were opened and the
A vessel was undergoing hold cleaning. A crew member needed better lighting, and decided to connect a cargo cluster light in the hold to improve
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