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Tackles the subject of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its overall importance on protecting crew members, underscoring the role of training on the appropriate use of PPE
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The crane on the deck of the general cargo vessel Anka Sun collapsed as the vessel was anchored off Ahirkapi, Turkey.
As it reported after the the crane on the deck of the cargo vessel collapsed, three crew members were injured. The authorities were notified, and assistance was promptly dispatched.
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An incident where cruise ship’s malfunctioning pitch indicator caused the master to unintentionally push the bow into the berth, resulting in damage.
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A transfer vessel grounded after the master decided to reduce the required under keel clearance (UKC) and depart on a lower tide.
A transfer vessel, preparing to leave the harbour for work at a wind farm, called the harbourmaster’s office to book a departure time, knowing the main channel dried to 1m. The harbourmaster recommended either an immediate departure or a 7-hour wait to ensure a 1m UKC. The master, not ready to depart or wait that long, decided to reduce the UKC to 0.5m and depart on the earlier tide.