1. Watch in horror as a fully laden VLCC collides with an anchored
vessel.
2. Look in awe as the propeller of the VLCC wraps up the anchor cable
of the victim’s vessel and then subsequently runs aground.
3. Consider the influence of external factors contributing to the accident
and thereafter.
4. Understand the bearing of fatigue on critical operations.
5. Understand the limitation and constraints on the vessel about
the available depth and width of water available concerning her
principal particulars and loaded condition.
6. Feel the additional Fatigue experienced by the ship’s staff due to
surveys and shore services at one given time in addition to the
normal critical operations leading to the “Non-compliance” of rest
hour requirements.
7. Comprehend and consider the lack of professional knowledge of the
VTIS authorities.
8. MUST SEE the actions taken by the ship’s staff after the accident.
9. Small errors have BIG consequences.
10. Follow the root cause analysis conducted by the management.
11. Learn from