A dragging anchor incident caused a general cargo ship to collide with two nearby ships, resulting in structural damage to all three ships.
The incident involved adverse weather conditions, lack of communication and deficiencies in watchkeeping procedures which led to damages and a complex recovery operation.
The sequence of events highlights the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions, and the importance of vigilant monitoring, communication, an effective anchor plan and coordinated responses to avoid such incidents. The case study provides commentary and learning points.
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