“The scene at Nightingale is dreadful,” authorities were quoted as saying after the Maltese-registered bulk carrier ‘Oliva’ ran aground in the South Atlantic Ocean, causing an unprecedented oil spill in one of the most pristine regions in the world. The incident is a noteworthy example of navigational error resulting from inadequate compliance with the SMS.
Accident details: At a glance
- Type of accident: Grounding
- Vessel(s) involved: MS Oliva (bulk carrier)
- Date: 16 March 2011
- Place: South...
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