- Transportation Safety Board issues a safety message due to a collision.
- The collision took place between two bulk carriers anchored while waiting for cargo at the Port of Vancouver.
- The crash happened between the Green K-Max and the Golden Cecilie.
- It happened on March 30 last year in the water between Saturna and South Pender islands.
A recent news article published in Airdrie Today deals with the safety report on B.C. ship collision where the report says that crews need to watch the forecast.
Strong winds
It says a strong wind was blowing and the Golden Cecilie’s anchor started to drag.
The wind sends it in the direction of the other anchored ship that had originally been almost 1,300 metres away.
Too late response by the master
By the time the master of the Golden Cecilie ordered the anchors to be heaved up and used the main engine to move away from the Green K-Max.
It was too late and the ships collided, damaging both vessels above the water line.
Gaps in preparedness for adverse weather
The report says while the Cecilie’s safety management system was certified and audited, the investigation found gaps in preparedness for adverse weather.
Message from safety board
The safety board’s message is that
- crews need to collect weather forecasts in a timely matter,
- be aware of risk factors that can lead to a dragging anchor and
- ensure that the main engines and
- anchors are ready to go at the first sign of a dragging anchor.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 8, 2020.
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Source : Airdrie Today
