Lessons Learnt: Collision When Overtaking

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A collision occurred between the subject tanker (4,829 GRT) and an overtaking dry cargo ship (93,152 gross tons) in conditions of good weather and visibility on the morning 4-8 watch. Both vessels were heading on a north easterly course towards a traffic separation scheme. Interactive Reflective learning video for crew. 

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UK P&I

Date20/03/2019

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