UK Collision Investigation

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released its report of the investigation of the collision between the cargo vessel SCOT EXPLORER and the fishing vessel DORTHE DALSOE in the Kattegat on 2 November 2004. The fishing vessel was maintaining any lookout. The cargo vessel had only one person on the bridge and he was distracted with other duties. Subsequent to the incident, the managers of the cargo ship increased the manning level and promulgated guidance on safe passing distances. Report No. 10/2005 (HK Law)