Collision between dry cargo vessel Supidana and long liner Orient
Location: Off Norfolk, England.
Completed PE Summary: Supidana/Orient
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Orient |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Padstow |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fishing Vessel |
| Built | 1988 |
| Length Overall | 8.4m |
| Gross Tonnage | 5.66 |
| Date/Time | 03/05/04, 0516 |
| Location of Incident | English coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Collision |
| Persons Onboard | 1 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor/None |
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Supidana |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Jorn Moller Skibsagentur ApS |
| Port of Registry | Korsor |
| Flag | Denmark |
| Type | Dry cargo |
| Built | 1969 |
| Length Overall | 64.62m |
| Gross Tonnage | 1109 |
| Date/Time | 03/05/04, 0516 |
| Location of Incident | English coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Collision |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Collision between Danish flag cargo vessel Supidana and fishing vessel Orient.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the owner/skipper of both vessels with reference to:
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Compliance with the International collision regulations
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Lookout fatigue
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The use of lifesaving appliances
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Crew training
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Bridge manning