In its latest issue, CHIRP focuses on an incident when a tanker in ballast had to rapidly disembark because of bad weather, but eventually collided with a channel buoy, after the pilot left the bridge.
The reporter informed CHIRP that:
As the vessel completed its cargo discharge, a pre-departure bridge team meeting was held, and navigation equipment was tested. The Master/Pilot exchange was carried out in line with company standing instructions.
The vessel began its journey, leaving the berth and...
https://safety4sea.com/vessel-hits-channel-buoy-after-pilot-leaves-bridge-duties/