Main areas of concern
Poor communication onboard the vessel because of
poor MRM which is poor communication between
bridge team members, poor communication with the
pilot or the other vessel
Ignoring the Safety Management System
Level of crews’ experience
Pilot onboard during 53% of all collisions in
congested waters
Fatigue is a particular problem on smaller coastal
vessels, where it is not unusual to just have two
watchkeeping officers onboard including the captain
Remedies
Support and belief from top management in MRM
Shoreside need to lead by example and ensure that
correct procedures are implemented and followed
Educate the bridge team about the importance of
MRM, verify this during internal audits and inspections
Crew seminars and Captain conferences held to
promote safety and company values
Trained and skilled employees who can identify and
prevent the chain of errors at an early stage
Identify the root cause in order to prevent reoccurrence