Safety Observation : Being social? Or being distracted?
Outbound from a recent port, the channel pilot and officer of the watch found that they were acquainted and part of the same social groups. This lead to conversations that … Read More
Category: Incidents
Captain, I have a concern…
Last year, I was inbound to a port-that-will-remain-nameless, with the local pilot at the conn. As we maneuvered up a winding channel, the channel curved to port, yet the pilot … Read More
Near Miss : Where is the Maritime Safety Reporting System (MSRS) in the United States?
Let’s talk about near miss reporting. If there is a subject sure to get eyes rolling and profanities muttered under people’s breath in the maritime industry, it’s the topic of … Read More