bulk carrier – Officer of the Watch

Death of Steward from Fatal Fall from Stairs – Investigation Report

September 30, 2013 by Officer of the Watch

This incident investigation report refers to the fatal fall from accommodation stairs of a steward onboard a bulk carrier a few years ago. The Steward of a Hong Kong registered bulk carrier fell from near the top of the stairway outside the aft door of the galley down to the floor of the upper deck outside the dry provision storeroom while he was carrying a pile of bowls about 10 to 12 pieces with both hands and ascending the stairs to the galley. Just before the incident occurred, the vessel experienced a sudden and swift rolling movement which caused the Steward lose his balance and fall.

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Filed Under: ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORTS Tagged With: bulk carrier, chief cook, fall, fatal accident, steward

Breakdown and Subsequent Drift of Bulk Carrier – Investigation Report

September 23, 2013 by Officer of the Watch 1 Comment

During a morning of May 2012, while transiting the Coral Sea, Bulk Carrier’s ID Integrity main engine shut down when its fuel pump reversing mechanism came free and jammed. This caused the camshaft to bend and slip in a drive coupling which resulted in the camshaft being out of timing and therefore the engine could not be restarted. The ship drifted in a westerly direction towards the Australian coast and the Great Barrier Reef. During the afternoon of the next day the ship passed over Shark Reef, located about 60 miles east of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Luckily the incident ended without causing any damage to the environment or further damage to the ship’s systems, but the incident had the potential of evolving into a serious accident.

Attempts for Pilot Disembarkation in Rough Sea Cause Bulk Carrier Grounding – Investigation Report

August 12, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

This investigation report refers to the grounding pf MV TALI off the coast of Norway on 29 January 2008. In an attempt to disembark the pilot in rough sea resulted in the rudder and the propeller of the vessel being damaged, moreover the propeller shaft moved outwards in such a way that the vessel started making water through the shaft tube. The engine room was filled with water to a height of ten metres, and the vessel lost its manoeuvrability.

Northern Sea Route

August 3, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

Filed Under: VIDEOS Tagged With: bulk carrier, Northern Sea Route

Information on Managing Risk While Transporting Fumigated Cargo

July 12, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

This incident information refers to the transportation of fumigated cargoes and how to manage risk resulting from such kind of cargoes. A bulk carrier was carrying a wheat cargo between two ports in Europe. The cargo was fumigated with phosphine gas during the voyage to protect it from insects and rodents. The gas somehow reached the crew’s cabins and a 22-year-old Latvian crew member died from exposure to the gas.

Lifeboat Accidental Release During Maintenance – Investigation Report

June 24, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

The Turkish registered, ISM accredited bulk carrier Gulser Ana entered Stormont Wharf, Belfast on 16 October 2001. On arrival, she underwent a Port State Control inspection by MCA surveyors. Thirty-seven deficiencies were found and the vessel was detained. On the morning of 17 October 2001, two seamen were tasked with freeing up and greasing the releasing hooks on the starboard lifeboat while it was in the water. These had been found seized the day before, during the inspection.

Bulk Carrier Engine Room Tour

June 23, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

Filed Under: VIDEOS Tagged With: bulk carrier, engine room

Tanker and Bulk Carrier Collide off Galveston

May 31, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

The Coast Guard is responding to a collision between two deep draft ships approximately 30 miles off the coast of Galveston today. There has been no report of injury or pollution from either vessel; however, both vessels are reporting damage but are in stable condition.

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Filed Under: OOW FOCUS Tagged With: accident, bulk carrier, collision, Galveston, offshore, tanker, USCG

Fatal Bulk Carrier and Cargo Ship Collision – Investigation Report

April 8, 2013 by Officer of the Watch 1 Comment

At about 2251 local time on 17 March 2007, a Hong Kong general cargo ship collided with a Chinese registered bulk carrier. At the time of the accident, the weather conditions were fine with northerly wind at force 4. The sea was moderate and the visibility was about 7 nautical miles (n.m.). The Bulk Carrier sustained damages to the bow and the Cargo Ship sank shortly after the collision. Twelve crew members of the Cargo Ship were rescued. Eight crew members were found missing and nine crew members were drowned.

Rescue of Burning Bulk Carrier by NATO Forces

April 1, 2013 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment

On early morning 30 March 2013, off the island of Masirah (Oman), the Liberian fllaged cargo bulk carrier ‘Atlantic Confidence’, reported to have a fire in the engine room and requested assistance. Upon receiving the message, Admiral Antonio Natale, Commander of the NATO Task Force engaged in the fight against piracy off the Horn of Africa, promptly ordered the nearest vessel under his command, the frigate USS Nicholas to proceed at maximum speed and assist.