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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.
Yochow collision

Collision of MV Yochow with ATB

Explore the causes and consequences of the collision between the bulk carrier MV Yochow and the articulated tug and barge (ATB) OSG Independence/OSG 243 in the Houston Ship Channel on June 13, 2018. Learn how helm error and poor bridge resource management led to significant vessel and facility damage.
Bosphorus grounding

Grounding of MV Bosphorus

Learn about the grounding of the MV Bosphorus in the Brisbane River on October 29, 2013. Explore how helm order errors led to the incident and the critical lessons for bridge resource management and maritime safety.

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.
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