Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Preliminary inspections and tests of MSC Basel steering system did not identify any faults. However, more thorough examinations of the entire steering systems may identify any intermittent defects. |
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| Issue number | MO-2010-009-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Laeisz Reederei |
| Transport function | Marine: Shipboard operations |
| Date issue released | 04/05/2011 |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | MO-2010-009-NSA-009 |
| Organisation | Laeisz Reederei |
| Action date | 04/05/2011 |
| Action description | Laeisz Reederei has advised the ATSB that the spherical bearing and pin which were found seized during the investigation were replaced by the manufacturer in Singapore on 15 November 2010 with genuine spare parts. Following the repairs, the steering gear was tested and found to operate satisfactorily. |
| ATSB response | Further action required |
| Action status | Closed |
Safety action
| Action type | Safety advisory notice |
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| Action number | MO-2010-009-SAN-011 |
| Organisation | Laeisz Reederei |
| Action date | 04/05/2011 |
| Action description |
The ATSB advises that Reederei F. Laeisz should consider taking further action to address this safety issue. |
| ATSB response |
Further action required |
| Action status | Closed |