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Contact damage to jetty in an Indian Port by an Oil Tanker. , An Indian tanker, age - 23 years, GRT - 18542 t. while un berthing made contact with the oil jetty on 30.5.2008 at about 1430 hrs
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, ship owners, and companies
Effective Date:
17.07.2009
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Lessons Learnt
In an incident involving an Indian tanker, strong wind/current and inadequate tug power contributed to contact damage with a jetty.
- Master's Responsibility: Evaluate tug size and power required for berthing/unberthing operations in advance. Consider prevailing sea/weather conditions.
Recommendation Always ensure adequate tug power for safe maneuvering.
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