Collision Between Bulk Carrier & LNG Tanker Reveals Critical Need For Mandatory Pilotage

Collision Between Bulk Carrier & LNG Tanker Reveals Critical Need For Mandatory Pilotage
Image Credits: HM Government of Gibraltar

The Gibraltar Maritime Administration has released the official accident investigation report into the collision and loss of the geared bulk carrier OS 35, a 20,947 GT vessel registered in Tuvalu.

The accident occurred on August 29, 2022, as the OS 35 was departing the Bay of Gibraltar anchorage and collided with the LNG carrier Adam LNG.

The collision caused major damage to the OS 35, which eventually led to its controlled beaching east of Gibraltar,...

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