On 05.03.2024 at 8:40 p.m. local time, MV Spanaco Reliability collided with the berth and a ship close by while attempting to berth with pilot advice in the port of Szczecin.
According to the captain, unfavorable current conditions led to difficulties in docking.
As a result of the collision, Spanaco Reliability caused material damage to the railing.
A PSC inspection is currently being carried out on board and internal investigations are ongoing.
Such accidents happen from time to time.
As a preventative measure, we can always recommend the following:
- Always use a pilot in unknown areas.
- Low speeds and timely reactions.
(Big speed = big bum & small speed = small bum)
