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Loss of tow and subsequent foundering of two vessels

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 29/17
Date
Themes
Management of ChangeMarine OperationsStructural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring

Summary

The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) published a Marine accident report on Maersk Battler’s loss of tow and the foundering of Maersk Searcher and Maersk Shipper in the Bay of Biscay on the night between 21 and 22 December 2016.

IMCA SF 29/17. Themes: management of change, marine operations, structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.

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