UK MAIB investigation: Loss of control leads to collision between two bulk carriers

The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the collision between the bulk carrier ‘Gülnak’ and the moored bulk carrier ‘Cape Mathilde’ off England in April 2019. The investigation identified that control of Gülnak’s heading was lost towards the end of an intended turn to port in the main navigation channel. Despite the use of full starboard rudder and full speed ahead, the port turn was not fully arrested and subsequent application of full astern power was insufficient to avoid a collision...

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