News
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Emergency response to incidents at sea is vulnerable
The system for responding to incidents in the North Sea needs to be put in order as soon as possible. That will require improved communication and information sharing between the Coastguard Centre and its cooperating organisations on shore.
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Complex operations at shipyards require better risk management
Risk management of complex operations at the shipyard run by Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam in the Botlek harbour district requires improvement.
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Update on investigation into fire assistance on cargo ship
This interim statement provides an update on the investigation by the Dutch Safety Board into the emergency assistance during the fire on the Fremantle Highway and the ongoing international investigation led by Panama into the fire and the resulting injuries.
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Safer transfer of pilots with stricter work instructions
The transfer of pilots to and from seagoing vessels should not be based on trust in each other's good intentions. The pilotage system must draw up equal and clear work instructions for the sailing service and for registered pilots.
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Use of navigation systems and good seamanship are crucial
On September 9, 2022, a collision occurred near Denmark between the Dutch freighter Helge and the freighter Wild Cosmos. On 15 February 2024 the Dutch Safety Board published the report.
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