Improper Bridge Procedures Cause Grounding of Ship!

Capt. John

In its June monthly safety scenario, the Swedish Club reports of vessel that ran aground because the bridge team did not monitor the vessel’s progress through the bridge equipment.

Description of the Incident

The vessel had picked up the pilot and was approaching the fairway to the port. It was
morning with clear skies and light winds. On the bridge were the Master, the pilot the OOW and the helmsman. The Third Officer was the OOW and had completed the pre-arrival checklist.

The vessel was in hand...

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