Japan’s Transport Safety Board (JTSB) issued an investigation report on a collision incident between the general cargo ship SM3 and the oil tanker Koutoku Maru off Kanmon Port, in September 2018. Following investigation, JTSB noted that, when communicating with approaching vessels becomes necessary, masters and watch crew should not only call the vessel’s name but also implement VHF wireless telephone communication proactively.
The incident
On 29 September 2018, the SM3, with 10 crew members...
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