Recommendation MR20080014
Marine safety issues and actions
Recommendation issued to: Newcastle Port Corporation
| Output No: | MR20080014 |
|---|---|
| Date issued: | 23 May 2008 |
| Safety action status: | |
| Background: | Why this Recommendation was developed |
Output text
Safety Issue
On 8 June 2007, Newcastle Vessel Traffic Information Centres advice was limited to the masters of only those ships that were dragging their anchors. Some masters assumed, incorrectly, that the appropriate time to weigh anchor was when the centre informed them that their anchor was dragging and may have waited for this guidance to leave the anchorage.
Safety Recommndation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Newcastle Port Corporation take action to address this safety issue.