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NTSB reports on costly fishing vessel collision with containership

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that failure by its mate to maintain a proper lookout and conducting maintenance on critical equipment while underway led to an October 28, 2022 fishing vessel collision with an MSC containership.

No injuries were reported. Damage to the vessels was estimated at $6.25 million and the fishing vessel eventually sank..

On Oct. 28, 2022​, while the 1,066-foot containership MSC Rita was transiting southbound in the Atlantic Ocean, 55 miles southeast...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/ntsb-reports-on-costly-fishing-vessel-collision-with-containership/

Alén Space & Egatel SATMAR Project To Test VDES Technology

The digitalisation of maritime communications is one step closer. The SATMAR project of Alén Space and Egatel is preparing the in-orbit validation of the new VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) standard, reports Alen.

This initiative includes the design, manufacturing, launch and operation of a nanosatellite to assess the capacity of this new technology to offer new services to the maritime industry and boost its digital transformation.

Viability of a complete satellite communication service

SATMAR’s...

https://mfame.guru/alen-space-egatel-satmar-project-to-test-vdes-technology/

Transport Malta investigation: Collision of LNG carrier and VLCC attributed to VHF communication

Transport Malta’s MSIU issued an investigation report on the collision of the Maltese-registered LNG carrier ‘ASEEM’ and the Hong Kong-registered VLCC ‘SHINYO OCEAN’ in the passage channel of the Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area, UAE, in March 2019.

The incident

During the night of 24 March 2019, MT Aseem was approaching the designated passage channel to the Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area, UAE., while MT Shinyo Ocean was proceeding outwards through the same passage channel.

Aseem established...

https://safety4sea.com/transport-malta-investigation-collision-of-lng-carrier-and-vlcc-attributed-to-vhf-communication/

UK MAIB investigation: Ships’ collision linked to inappropriate use of VHF and AIS data

In August 2018, the container ship, ANL Wyong, and the gas carrier, King Arthur, collided in darkness, dense fog and an area of heavy shipping traffic, off Gibraltar. The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the incident, noting that neither vessel appreciated the risk of collision in sufficient time to take effective avoiding action and pass at a safe distance. The investigation has also highlighted risks associated with the inappropriate use of VHF radio and AIS data when assessing risk...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-maib-investigation-ships-collision-linked-to-inappropriate-use-of-vhf-and-ais-data/

JTSB investigation: Ships collision in narrow strait

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...

https://safety4sea.com/jtsb-investigation-ships-collision-in-narrow-strait/

US Navy working on new technology to enable its unmanned ships to make VHF calls

The US Navy is creating a system for its unmanned robotic warships to be able to communicate like human sailors, allowing the ship to safely navigate through waterways. The goal of his technology is to allows human bridge crews to talk with robot ships using normal speech over the worldwide radio system used for ship-to-ship communication.

Specifically, the Navy ships will be able to understand secure radio transmissions, include their meaning into its world model, develop appropriate maneuvering...

https://safety4sea.com/us-navy-working-on-new-technology-to-enable-its-unmanned-ships-to-make-vhf-calls/

VHF radio communication crucial to avoid marine accidents

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority highlights the importance of a two-way communication between the parent vessel and their dories or tenders, to boost safety and “be there” to assist or in case of an urgent medical help.

Specifically, a VHF marine radio is the best way for the parent vessel to know where their dories or tenders are.

The installation of a fixed or acquiring a portable VHF marine radio on board all tenders enables the crew to be in touch and be able to communicate in case of...

https://safety4sea.com/vhf-radio-communication-crucial-to-avoid-marine-accidents/

Maritime NZ: Boating fatalities highly linked to inadequate communication

With respect to the recently-released figures on boating safety in New Zealand, Maritime NZ stressed that waterproof communications can save a life: An estimated 59% of recreational boating fatalities involve inadequate communications, and only 40% of boaties report having two ways to call for help every time they go on the water.

The latest boating research shows 40% of boaties take two waterproof ways to call for help every time and a further 16% most of the time they go on the water, but that...

https://safety4sea.com/maritime-nz-boating-fatalities-highly-linked-to-inadequate-communication/

Safe boating in Vancouver: The rules of water

As activity in the Vancouver harbour increases with more commercial and recreational boaters sharing the waterways, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Vancouver Police Department Marine Unit issued guidance encouraging boaters to follow safe boating practices.

In the last five years, we’ve seen a large increase in recreational boaters in the harbour while, at the same time, commercial traffic continues to grow and ships are getting bigger. As boating season ramps up and more people are...

https://safety4sea.com/safe-boating-in-vancouver-the-rules-of-water/

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