Maritime Articles
Grappling with the unknown is a constant challenge for the maritime industry. The most unexpected things might go wrong, often highlighting long-overlooked areas requiring immediate attention. A case study from CHIRP Maritime’s Superyacht Feedback throws light on one such incident where something as elementary as incorrect labelling of antennas resulted in a potential crisis.
The GPS 1 and GPS 2 antennas were wrongly marked on both the bridge plan and the compass deck in the study’s specific case. Such incorrect markings could lead to costly errors, especially if technical issues arise and the crew attempts to resolve them based on the inaccurate plan. While the antennas were installed correctly, mismatches between their actual locations and the schematics posed a substantial risk.
Navigating the tranquil expanse of the ocean on a superyacht is a sublime experience shrouded with numerous unseen safety threats. Uncovering these hazardous obstacles forms a crucial part in the journey to ensuring safer waters. Insightful case studies reported by the keen observers at CHIRP Maritime’s Superyacht Feedback program provide a glimpse into a few such situations.
During a routine inspection onboard a superyacht, a team found that an emergency escape hatch from the engine room to the deck was obstructed by turned-up mooring lines. The issue traced back to the superyacht’s design phase. While mooring arrangements and emergency escape routes were approved as compliant, no one had verified the practical operation of these systems. Just a few centimeters of rope blocked the emergency hatch, a small detail that could result in dramatic consequences in a critical situation.