BOURBON applies the first measures decided following the Bourbon Dolphin accident
Following the accident of the Bourbon Dolphin on 12 April 2007 off the Shetland Isles, the Norwegian Maritime Directorate has just announced the first measures designed to prevent any other accident of the same type.
On 16 May 2007, the Norwegian Maritime Directorate announced a series of
specific measures applicable to Norwegian registered ships. These measures were
prepared in coordination with maritime parties such as designers, shipyards,
captains and experts in anchor handling.
Pending the final conclusions of the enquiry, which will shed light on all
operational consequences of the accident, BOURBON immediately applied these
measures to its entire worldwide fleet of Anchor Handlers:
- Study and inform about the limits of stability of boats based on the
recommendations of the Norwegian Maritime directorate,
- Define the actual bollard pull available during anchor handling
operations,
- Improve knowledge of emergency release system on the winch,
- Establish procedures on anchor handling operations particularly on those
managed in tandem, based on the recommendations of the Norwegian Maritime
Directorate.
Please consult the following document of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate
for all detailed measures :
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We will keep you informed of any relevant information that becomes
available.
For further information:
Link to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate website: http://www.sjofartsdir.no/en