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Disabled vessel listing, leading to its sinking in heavy weather conditions
Applicable to:
All seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
26.12.2023
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary
A Mini Bulk Carrier encountered heavy weather, leading to loss of power, drifting, and eventually sinking.
- Date: 21.07.2021
- Vessel: Mini Bulk Carrier
- Cargo: Steel coils and steel plates
2. Lessons Learnt
- Master: Should be aware of forecasted weather conditions and delay departure if necessary.
- Vessel: Proper maintenance to ensure weather tight integrity of all spaces, including fuel oil tanks.
- Distress Alert: Raise well in time to ensure timely response from authorities.
II/4 - Safety of Navigation
Important Note
Seafarers and companies are advised to review and implement these lessons to enhance safety and prevent similar incidents.
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