Control of a ship

Recommendation status

Implemented

Investigation Branch

Marine M

Type of Accident

Accident

Issue date

7.8.2012

Recommendation ID

C3/2011M/S1

Recommendation

In addition to the captain, the crew of a ship should contain at least one person who can control the ship so that it can be steered, stopped and possibly anchored in exceptional circumstances.

Investigation report

C3/2011M Water bus KING (FIN), grounding off Helsinki on 18 August 2011