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Safety bulletin published following multiple cruise ship anchor failures

Warning issued following several anchor losses associated with the use of the anchoring equipment beyond intended design parameters.

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We have identified a trend in the nature of anchoring equipment failures during the COVID-19 enforced operational pause, and have released a safety bulletin to the cruise industry to mitigate against further losses both in the short term and when cruise vessels return to normal operations.

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Published 30 March 2021