Close-quarters situation

Article Abstract:

A large sailing passenger vessel decides to cruise near off shore for an exercise. A container vessel heading south heads for a course which is 0.02 nautical miles from the cruising vessel does not answer via VHF, AIS and DSC for alerts. The passenger vessel had to take evasive action when the distance was less than 7 nautical miles.

Spain, Collisions at sea

---

Santos pirates break into container ships

Article Abstract:

Hooded pirates are said to be breaking into port of Santos container ships in Brazil. The pirates sneak into the ships before dawn and steal goods. Several of these incidents have been reported since November 2007, harming the port's reputation in the international maritime community.

Police Protection, Brazil, Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Containerships, Robbery, Container ships, Pirates, Security management

---

Erratic encounter

Article Abstract:

A large cargo vessel gets into a near collision with another ship bound for a harbour on an unspecified island. The cargo vessel had to turn drastically to portside to avoid the collision while the other ship maintained their course even with radio warnings.

Personal narratives

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Containers gain ground. The 30-knot container ship. Geared ships grab global trade
• Abstracts: Cruise liner created from container ship. Bowing to pressure. Los Angeles grabs top container slot
• Abstracts: Reliability remains prime consideration for the future. Installations illustrate medium-speed options. New plain bearing gives reliability and compactness
• Abstracts: Gender differences and areas of common concern in the driving behaviors and attitudes of adolescents. The impact of drunk driving legislation in Louisiana
• Abstracts: Safety innovations win awards. Green water cleaning. The culture of safety

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.