Grounding of MV Tundra
Pilot fatigue and weak bridge communication led to a missed correction and a St. Lawrence grounding.
Grounding of MV Kaami
Poor voyage planning and ECDIS misuse caused a total loss, showing that watchkeeping risk is not only sleep but also screen over-trust.
Grounding of MV Danio
A sleeping watchkeeper, disabled safeguards, and chronic fatigue ended in a grounding inside a protected area.
Grounding of MV Beaumont
An exhausted officer and weak bridge vigilance pushed a dry cargo ship onto the Spanish coast.
Grounding of MV Atlantic
Fatigue, no lookout, and disabled alarms removed the last safety barriers before grounding.
Grounding of MV Exxon Valdez
Explore the grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker on March 24, 1989, in Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Learn how this disaster spilled over 10 million gallons of crude oil, devastated marine life, and led to sweeping changes in U.S. oil spill prevention and response.
Grounding of MV Tauranga Chief
Read about the grounding of the MV Tauranga Chief in New Zealand: discover the circumstances, contributing factors, and lessons for maritime safety from this significant shipping incident.
Grounding of MV Crimson Mars
Discover the causes and consequences of the MV Crimson Mars grounding in Tasmania’s River Tamar on May 1, 2006. This in-depth case study examines the navigational error, bridge management failures, and key safety lessons for maritime professionals.
Grounding of MV Francoise Gilot
Learn about the grounding of the MV Francoise Gilot in Port Phillip, Victoria, on May 9, 2008. Explore the navigational errors, helmsman mistakes, and safety lessons from this significant maritime incident.
Grounding of MV Sparna
Discover the details behind the grounding of the bulk carrier MV Sparna in the Columbia River on March 20, 2016. Learn about the navigational errors, bridge team response, and the significant damage caused by this maritime incident.