Shipboard Accident Response
Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs insure shipowners and managers for their liabilities to third parties arising out of the operation…
Tag: COLLISION
Contingency Planning
What is Contingency Planning Contingency Planning means preparing a documented plan for emergencies and to ensure all on board are…
Mariner Role In Collecting Evidence
BASIC PRINCIPLES a) Legal dispute is an inherent risk in shipping business. b) Availability of evidence is essential in settling…
Collision “Actions to be taken”
Immediate actions: Follow emergency procedure as per company emergency procedure manual, which should include: • Sound general emergency alarm. •…
COLREG in easy language (Rule 15 & 16)
Rule 15 Crossing situation When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which…
COLREG in easy language (Rule 14)
Rule 14 Head-on situation (a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to…
COLREG in easy language (Rule 13)
Rule 13 Overtaking (a). Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of part B, sections I and II, any vessel overtaking…
COLREG In Easy Language (Rule 2,5,7 & 8)
Collisions are among the most high profile of all maritime accidents. The number of collisions and their cost (personal and…