NTSB: Excessive Speed and Handling Issues Led to MSC Boxship-Tug Collision
2023-07-28 09:52

NTSB: Excessive Speed and Handling Issues Led to MSC Boxship-Tug Collision

by Hristijan Ivanov
NTSB: Excessive Speed and Handling Issues Led to MSC Boxship-Tug Collision

"Excessive speed during a containership maneuvering in the Houston Ship Channel as it proceeded toward its dock along with hydrodynamic forces and handling of the tugboat led to a collision that resulted in nearly $1 million of damages. A newly released report from the National Transportation Safety Board highlights these issues during the preparation to dock the MSC Aquarius (6,500 TEU) in Houston on April 14, 2022, using the information to highlight the importance of communication and following guidelines for speed during maneuvering." See the original story at: The Maritime Executive.

Source: The Maritime Executive