When radar was introduced, it was believed that it would mean the
end of collisions at sea, but unfortunately that is not the case. Today’s
vessels are equipped with many different tools and technologies to
prevent them from colliding or running aground, but unfortunately
casualties still happen.When radar was introduced, it was believed that it would mean the
end of collisions at sea, but unfortunately that is not the case. Today’s
vessels are equipped with many different tools and technologies to
prevent them from colliding or running aground, but unfortunately
casualties still happen.
Below is a list of core questions relating
to “why does it happen and, how can
we prevent it from happening again?”
Are there any special recurring
problems?
Can preventive measures be applied
to all vessels?
How can communication improve
within the organisation?
How can fatigue be prevented?
Why is the Safety Management
System ignored (SMS)?
Shipowners are currently investing
more money than ever in training and
new equipment. At the same time, the
problem of inexperienced crew has nev-
er been more obvious than today, and
it is difficult for shipping companies
to find experienced crew. Equally, in a
harsh economic climate, it may not be a