A bulk carrier was at an anchorage port, loading coal. A trainee engine cadet was instructed by a senior engineer to clean the top of
At about 0700 on 20 May 2014, the 184 m general cargo roll-on/roll-off ship Tasmanian Achiever (cover) berthed at Webb Dock, Melbourne. Cargo discharge began
A small dry cargo carrier was en route in a vessel traffic services (VTS) controlled restricted waterway and, because of her size, was without a
The weather was fine with light winds, a smooth sea and visibility of about 4nm. The red vessel [see image] was making way at about
A cargo vessel experienced heavy weather while underway resulting in damage to the port gangway. Once in a secure anchorage and in good weather it was decided
On a hot and humid day at sea, the ship’s electrician and a junior engineer were fault tracing on a ship’s forward electric cargo crane
While berthed and after discharging cargo, crew were instructed to clean the hold. As one rating climbed a portable ladder another rating steadied it. The
While at berth, the crew of a small passenger ship were conducting a fire and emergency drill, which included closing and testing the hydraulically operated
In the early morning hours, but still in darkness, a small container ship was making way at about 15 knots on autopilot with the officer
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