The investigation into the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has taken a significant turn, with U.S. federal prosecutors filing criminal charges against the Chief Engineer of the containership Dali. The vessel, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, suffered a series of electrical […]
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Vessel Preparation Review for Shell Vetting Inspection Reference: For Shell Vetting Inspection Inspector: Capt. Philip Why Pre-SIRE Inspections Matter During a sailing onboard, several latent weak barriers and operational gaps were identified across crew knowledge, procedural understanding, record management, and emergency preparedness. Rather than waiting for an inspector to identify […]
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A recent machinery incident involving a commercial vessel highlighted the operational risks associated with improper fuel transfer and treatment practices during bunkering operations. Shortly after departure, the vessel experienced a total loss of propulsion during nighttime navigation after contaminated fuel entered the main engine system. Preliminary investigation revealed that newly […]
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