INSURANCE claims for collisions, contacts and groundings remained at the same levels from 2004 to 2013, even though technology on board ships has evolved significantly, and safety regulations have become more stringent through the use of safety management systems.
The Swedish Club said its 34-page loss prevention report, "Navigational Claims", shows that many navigational claims occur due to the failure of crew members to follow procedures, and by officers not communicating with each other properly.
Furthermore, poor communication between vessels and bridge team members, as well as a lack of situational awareness, are said to all play a part.
"This report shows that most claims can be prevented by simply ensuring that all crew follow proper procedures and consult with each other before making major decisions," said the club's director of strategic business development, Lars Malm, in a report by London's Tanker Operator.
The club also stresses the importance of implementing an effective training programme for officers to improve communication and risk assessment skills. Often risks are greatest and skills most needed when sailing in congested waters, dense traffic, or close to land for which appropriate measures need to be adopted.
ACCIDENTS
17 February 2015 - 21:04
"Ship collisions and groundings still too frequent"
INSURANCE claims for collisions, contacts and groundings remained at the same levels from 2004 to 2013, even though technology on board ships has evolved significantly, and safety regulations have become more stringent through the use of safety management systems.
ACCIDENTS
17 February 2015 - 21:04
Insurer: Ship collisions and groundings still too frequent
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