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MSS Case December – Collision in restricted visibility

Göteborg:

Vessel A was a 2,692 TEU container vessel underway. Shortly after commencing the sea passage, visibility worsened, and the vessel encountered dense fog with SW winds at Beaufort scale 6. On the bridge were the Master, OOW and a lookout. The Master had the conn. At  20:00, the Second Officer took over the watch from the Third Officer.

The visibility was only 0.1 NM, and the fog persisted into the evening. The Master stayed on the bridge the entire time. The container vessel had finished its cargo operation, and the pilot had boarded. Two tugs would assist the vessel during departure. It was a clear summer day with no strong winds or currents.

Vessel A maintained a speed of 17 knots on a course of 240 degrees, and the vessel sounded fog signals. Both the ARPA (automatic radar plotting aid) X-band and S-band radar were used, and the ranges were changed between 3 NM and 6 NM.

Read more about this case in the latest Monthly Safety Scenario.

MSS Case December – Collision in restricted visibility

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For more Loss Prevention information, please contact: 
Joakim Enström, 
Loss Prevention Officer
E-mail: joakim.enstrom@swedishclub.com


Each month the Club’s Loss Prevention team issues a new safety scenario to assist members in their efforts to comply with international safety regulations and follow best practices.