Loss Prevention Advice
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Loss of bridge control is not always the result of a mechanical or electrical failure. Even when a vessel’s steering and control systems are operating normally, incorrect settings entered by the crew can trigger a loss of control and, in some cases, lead to serious accidents.
As modern bridges become increasingly automated and integrated, the interaction between crew and control systems is becoming a critical area of maritime safety, Gard Club explains in a recent article. When control is unexpectedly lost, bridge teams may have only seconds or minutes to identify the cause and respond.
Under pressure, an incorrect intervention can compound the problem rather than restore control.
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Vessels calling at Turkish ports, regardless of flag, are required under Turkish Customs Regulations to declare the quantity of bunkers remaining on board through the Ship’s Stores List submitted to customs authorities.
The requirement places a particular emphasis on accurate fuel reporting, with discrepancies potentially exposing shipowners and crew to significant consequences. the bunker quantity declared on arrival should be consistent with the vessel’s records and supported by reliable measurements.
Crews calling at Turkish ports should accurately verify and declare bunker quantities, using physical soundings and regularly checking tank measurement systems. Any discrepancies with customs figures can lead to onboard inspections, fines for owners and crew, and potentially criminal proceedings.
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A recurring pollution risk involving overboard piping routed through fuel oil tanks, following two further incidents involving a similar arrangement.
In both recent cases, Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) overboard discharge pipes passed through bunker fuel tanks before terminating at the ship’s side, allowing fuel to escape overboard after the pipe sections failed.
The incidents follow an earlier case in which a deck scupper drain pipe routed through a fuel oil tank developed a defect, allowing bunkering fuel to enter the damaged pipe and discharge into the sea.
Although all three incidents involved tankers, the recurrence of this failure mode across unrelated vessels highlights a broader risk. These incidents demonstrate how seemingly isolated overboard piping can create a direct pathway between an oil-containing tank and the sea if the pipe loses its integrity.
ODME overboard pipe failures
In both recent cases, the section of ODME overboard discharge piping located within a bunker tank failed. Bunker fuel entered the damaged pipe and escaped directly into the sea.
Importantly, the discharge occurred despite the ODME overboard valve being closed and the removable spool piece having been removed inside the vessel.
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 9 September 2026, covering the period of 3 to 9 September, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 11 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days
- 2 Somalia-based piracy incidents reported in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ARC-Weekly-Report-09.09.26.pdf