In recent weeks, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has registered several incidents where ice is stated to be the cause, both in occupational accidents and ship accidents. They have also received several accident reports after strong wind has caused docked vessels to break free from moorings or sink at the quay.
CausesThe accumulation of snow and ice on board has caused smaller vessels to sink at the quay. Ice on decks, rails or superstructures does not only make surfaces slippery. Ice and...
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