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During a recent survey of the deep seafloor off Big Sur, MBARI researchers discovered thousands of mysterious holes or pits in the seafloor. Scientists and resource managers now want to understand how these pits formed because this area is the site of a proposed wind-energy farm.
CARGO LASHINGS INSUFFICIENT SAYS MAIB REPORT ON EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY INCIDENT
At 0633 on Tuesday 18 December 2018, the roll-on/roll-of (ro-ro) passenger ferry European Causeway rolled heavily in very rough seas and very high winds during its voyage from Larne, Northern Ireland to Cairnryan, Scotland. Insufficient cargo lashings have been found to be a key factor in the incident.
The violent motion caused several freight vehicles to shift and nine to topple over. This resulted in damage to 22 vehicles, some damaged severely. At least six freight vehicle drivers had remained in their cabs on the vehicle decks during the crossing and four were found in cabs of vehicles that had toppled over. One driver was trapped and had to be freed by the emergency services when the ship arrived in Cairnryan.
The MAIB investigation found that: • The route being followed had not been adjusted sufficiently to mitigate the effects of the sea conditions and reduce the likelihood of severe rolling.
• The cargo lashings applied were insufficient for the forecasted weather conditions. • The ship’s approved cargo securing manual provided limited guidance to ship’s staff • Drivers remaining in their vehicles during the ferry’s passage, in contravention of international regulations and company policy, was not uncommon and is an industry-wide issue.
Conclusions • The accident occurred because European Causeway rolled heavily in rough seas and its cargo had not been adequately secured.
Delivering testimony to the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Peter Bryn, ABB Technical Solutions Manager said, “ABB encourages the Subcommittee to set an ambitious, long-term national plan to achieve zero emissions for all vessels under its operation, as well as support the growth of the sustainable maritime industry.”
• The weather conditions had been forecast and the accident would almost certainly have been avoided had European Causeway’s sailing been delayed until 0900 when the wind speed, as forecasted, dropped significantly.
• The night master’s decision to sail in heavy weather was influenced by the decision of European Highlander’s more experienced master.
• The passage plan was not altered to minimize the potential efects of the prevailing and forecast weather conditions and the night master’s intent was not clearly communicated to the OOW. Either action could have avoided heavy rolling.
• The freight vehicles were not lashed in accordance with the guidance provided in the MCA’s Code of Practice – ‘Roll-on/Roll-of Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’.
• The ship’s approved CSM and the company SMS did not provide sufficient guidance to staff about stowage techniques or the number and disposition of lashings to be applied for adverse weather conditions, and relied upon the master’s experience and discretion.
• The passengers who remained in their vehicles during the passage endangered themselves and compromised the safety of other passengers and crew. This problem is not unique to P&O Ferries Ltd and requires industry-wide collaboration to eliminate it.
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Boskalis has completed the acquisition of marine survey company Horizon, acquiring the remaining 37.5% in the Group that it did not already own.
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A total of 82 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre from January to December 2019. This represents an increase of 8% (6 incidents) in the total number of incidents and an increase of 15% (9 incidents) in actual incidents, compared to 2018.
German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen has launched its 68-metre (223-foot) superyacht Soaring, after she left the shed earlier in the week. She will now be prepared for sea trials, ahead of April when she is due to be delivered.
A plan is being formulated to preserve one of the world’s most historic and well-known vessels. The superliner Queen Mary has been permanently moored in Long Beach since its removal from transatlantic service in 1967. A 2015 survey revealed the liner has been in an escalating state of disrepair.
Ilya Espino de Marotta took office as Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal in January, becoming the first woman to ever hold this position.
From their base deep within a former World War II U-boat pen, Norwegian company, OceanTech, is developing a set of robot tools that cling to offshore structures in order to effect inspection, maintenance and repair.
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