Tag: safe navigation

The US Coast Guard announced the cancellation of several obsolete Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).

The Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety came into force in Japan on 1st July 2021. Under the amendment, a new system for navigational safety is to be launched in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay and Setonaikai (including Osaka Bay). 

When accidents occur whilst a vessel is under pilotage, the cause is generally a collective underperformance of the bridge team, and it is recognized that the ships’ masters and officers will also have played a part, the Gard P&I Club said.

NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the towing vessel Old Glory and its barge with a bridge in Indian River, Florida, in August 2020. The incident stressed the importance of checking the Coast Pilot and charts when developing voyage plans to improve knowledge of an area and prepare for a safe passage.

Understanding how navigational layers work and what benefits they provide is a crucial part of the navigator’s role. In its latest issued of 'The Navigator', The Nautical Institute focuses on navigational layers, as a means to support and enhance good decision-making. 

In its latest released casebook of marine casualties, Swedish Club focuses on a bulk carrier grounding due to heavy weather conditions.

DMAIB issued an investigation report on the collision of the general cargo ship ICE ROSE with anti-submarine ship 311 KAZANETS of the Russian Navy in the Sound, Denmark, in September 2020. The investigation established that the collision happened as a result of the navigational practises on both ships on that day.

In its recently released casebook of maritime incidents, Swedish Club describes a grounding case, as the officer on watch missed the waypoint.

In its recently released casebook of maritime incidents, Swedish Club describes a grounding case as channel buoys were in the wrong position.

UK MCA issued a Marine Guidance Note highlighting issues to be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on navigational safety and emergency response (search and rescue, salvage and towing, and counter pollution) caused by offshore renewable energy installation developments.