Keep your eye on the watch

Article Abstract:

Third Officer Marino Cattiotti is being interviewed by the US National Transportation Safety Board in connection with the Empress of the North accident. Cattiotti was apparently the only licensed member of crew on the ship's bridge because the senior third mate was ill.

Author: Allen, Penny
United Kingdom, Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Cattiotti, Marino

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Time to face reality

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The lack of seamanship keeps cropping up as the cause of various marine accidents. Training ships provide cadets with a realistic training of the life of a seaman.

Author: Allen, Penny
Analysis, Comparative analysis, Ship simulators, Training ships

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Ballasting act

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The need of reinforcing the powers of the ship's master for regulation of ballast is emphasized.

Author: Allen, Penny
United States, General services, Management dynamics, Services information, Management, Safety and security measures, Services, Powers and duties, Company business management, Ballast (Ships)

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Subjects list: Editorial, Marine accidents, Ship captains
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