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How robust are your propulsion control handover procedures?

A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of risk mitigation during the handover of propulsion control between stations.

From:
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Published
13 June 2024

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Safety flyer to the shipping industry - Kirkella and Shovette

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Details

Summary of a loss of propulsion control identified following the collision between the fishing vessel Kirkella and harbour tug Shovette at King George Dock, Hull, England resulting in pollution on 24 June 2022.

This information has been prepared for the:

  • shipping industry

An investigation report has also been published.

Published 13 June 2024

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