What is the biggest danger to life when your vessel has collided with another ship?

Some of the main reasons for such accidents are negligence, incompetence and miscommunication. Ship Collision just do not leave the ships damaged; they can also lead to major pollutions and claim several innocent lives.



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Alert your owner or manager, the relevant authority and the P&I correspondent. Advise them of the other ship's name and port of registry, details of the property damaged, and the date, time and location where the incident occurred. Outline the extent of the damage and whether injury or pollution has occurred.

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Primary Causes of Maritime Accidents
  • Long Hours, Lack of sleep leading to Fatigue.
  • Inexperience, and lack of training.
  • Long voyages, extended time at sea.
  • Personal relationships aboard the vessel.
  • Reckless Behavior, including abuse of drugs and alcohol.
  • Poor decision making and/or negligence.


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