申論題

3. 書信及報告寫作

依據第一題事件分析,以M. V. ABC輪,船長身分書寫該碰撞事件的寫作該初始報告原因與預防

(1)(Root Cause) (英翻中)

A. High approach speed.
a. Uncontrollable speed.
b. Very less reaction time after the turn.
c. Lessened effect of tug's pull due to high FWD speed
d. No effect of Bow Thruster
B. Failure to recognise vessel's condition.
a. Light condition, partly submerged Rudder and propeller providing less steering effect & lesser ROT. Propeller immersion: approx. 60%, Rudder Immersion: Partial corresponding to propeller immersion.
b. Light condition provides large exposed transom and less parallel body & quick response to helm and engine, hence very careful approach to berth is required.
C. Failure to recognise local conditions.
a. Land breeze effect resulting on-shore wind is expected during berthing at around noon time.
b. Flood tide contributed the lesser effect of the Rudder and more speed.
D. From the beginning of the turn to a substantial period 20 Degrees of STBD helm used, resulted in less ROT, a quicker turn could have given the vessel better clearance from the moored vessels and the berth.
E. Failure to challenge Pilot's intention.
a. High approach speed was not challenged by Bridge team even when the pilot's panic was noticed well in advance.
b. Not choosing the other approach from south of the Island to have better control on a flood tide.