Grounding of Ferry Amadeo I
Learn about the 2014 grounding of the ferry Amadeo I in Chile’s Kirke Canal. Discover the causes, emergency response, oil spill impact, and environmental lessons from this significant maritime incident.
Language Barrier
In a study conducted by Transport Canada, when pilots were asked whether language barriers make it challenging to communicate orders to the helmsman on foreign-registered vessels, some 60% replied that language barriers “sometimes” affect communication with the helmsman. In comparison, 20% reported that it “often” resulted in difficulty communicating.