In the Monthly Safety Scenario Case for February, a Handysize bulk carrier was sailing through the archipelago in nightly strong winds.

It was an autumn night with winds of Beaufort scale 10 when the vessel was in hand steering mode and was only making 2 knots over a ground. The wind however made it difficult to maintain course. The position between two islands made the winds even stronger as the islands were creating a wind tunnel.

The Master came up on the bridge and ordered the OOW to go to the emergency steering room. The vessel was classed to have the engine control room constantly manned….

Read the MSS Case February 2020 »

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 to follow best practice. 

When discussing the case please consider that the actions taken at the time made sense for all involved. Do not only judge, but also ask why you think these actions were taken and could this happen on your vessel?