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Sinking of Tug in Andaman Sea
Applicable to:
All stakeholders
Effective Date:
06.11.2023
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary
On 22 Jun 2021, a tug towing a pontoon barge encountered rough weather, leading to the vessel's sinking in the Andaman Sea.
2. Causal Factors
- 1. Vessel not certified for foul weather conditions
- 2. Inexperienced crew for towing operations
- 3. Inadequate securing of mooring ropes on deck
- 4. Inadequate weather monitoring
3. Action Taken
- 1. ICG vessel arrived for assistance
- 2. Owners arranged tug for crew rescue and barge towing
4. Lessons Learnt
- 1. Proper vessel securing before sailing
- 2. Adhere to operational and weather limitations
- 3. Obtain weather forecast and act accordingly
- 4. Follow company emergency response plan
Important Note
All stakeholders are advised to review and implement the lessons learnt to prevent similar incidents.
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