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Nov 102 min read
Fatigue and Fault: The Yochow Allision
In The Yochow [2024] , the helmsman made two steering errors in quick succession while under pilotage. The second error resulted in a...
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Sep 282 min read
The Role of Tugs in Vessel Berthing and Unberthing: The Aframax River Incident
What is the role of tugs when assisting vessels in berthing and unberthing? If they notice an emergency situation developing, should they...
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Mar 18, 20232 min read
Grounding in the approach channel - unsafe port, unseaworthiness, or negligent navigation?
Vessels occasionally use local paper charts when entering & leaving ports instead of charts issued by BA or other agencies, for reasons...
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Nov 27, 20222 min read
Collision in the Suez Canal involving a moored vessel
Navigating through the Suez Canal is tough. It is one of those places where the ship’s crew has very little control and often don’t have...
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Jun 26, 20222 min read
Aware of deficient bridge watchkeeping practices? Act or loose the right to limit liability (in US)
Many may recall the collision between U.S.S. John S. Mccain and Alnic in Singapore Straits. Liability was apportioned 80-20 in favour of...
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Mar 26, 20222 min read
Under keel clearance & role of port / pilot
It’s not often we see courts looking at the technicalities of calculating under keel clearance (UKC) in great detail. The Arklow Valour...
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Dec 1, 20212 min read
Passage planning & seaworthiness
If a ship is suitably equipped to safely navigate and is manned by competent crew, then can the crew’s failure to properly plan a passage...
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Oct 15, 20211 min read
Vessels Restricted in Ability to Manoeuvre (RAM)
A vessel that is ‘restricted in her ability to maneuver’ (RAM) enjoys certain privileges, for eg. those mentioned in Rule 18 of COLREGS....
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Jun 15, 20212 min read
Error by crew / owner & Limitation of Liability in US
Sluggish response to engine orders can get a ship into trouble, especially when there is a strong current. In the case of The American...
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Jan 1, 20201 min read
Are MAIB reports admissible in arbitration?
Owners of Ocean Prefect were bringing a claim for unsafe port against charterers, after she grounded twice in Umm Al Quwain. Owners were...
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