Kvartalsvis Orientering 4/2008 - Søfartsstyrelsen

Kvartalsvis Orientering 4/2008
Quaterly Information 4/2008
Radio communication
Lyngby Radio has kept a log of the VHF calls on channel 16 in the time between 0530
hrs. - 0600 hrs. In the mentioned period they observed 12 calls.
The first was between two males passing a message in english. They spoke with a
foreign accent
The second and the following 10 calls were in Danish and was the skipper of TARA.
The last call was a reply from REBECCA ROUSING.
10 minutes passed from TARA’s first call until REBECCA ROUSING replied.
Conclusion
• In the crossing situation REBECCA ROUSING failed to give way to TARA in
accordance with rule 15 of the COLREGS.
• The look-out on REBECCA ROUSING was inadequate and the mate did not
observe TARA in due time.
• REBECCA ROUSING did not use a designated look-out during dark hours in
congested and narrow water.
• The look-out on TARA was inadequate and TARA should have kept REBECCA
ROUSING under continuous observation until the crossing situation was clarified.
Recommendations
• The ship owner is recommended to establish a watch keeping procedure to
maintain a proper look out.
6 November 2008
The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents
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