Collision between HL Eco and YM Serenity off Australia. nearly ripped open the HL Eco LNG tank! Fortunately it only cut through the lagging and insulation not the vessel itself!! And it snagged the anchor of the Serenity! [Collision between HL Eco and YM Serenity]

Boy I would be running the other direction if I saw that LNG tank on the stern. I definitely would not have chanced the second attempt at tightening the brake on that anchor windlass either!

It tightens a lot faster if you put the phone down and use both hands.

And the video has been taken down due to copyright issues.

See if this one works: [image] Collision | At approximately 1209hrs AEST 16 July 2024 the bulk carrier HL... At approximately 1209hrs AEST 16 July 2024 the bulk carrier HL Eco whilst manoeuvring to anchor at the northern anchorage N8 at Hay Point ( Australia)has... …

I couldn’t believe the guy filming ran up to the bow when a collision was imminent. Seeing the insulation ripping off those LNG tanks is definitely one of those “the last thing I remember seeing” moments the guy could be telling to the man upstairs.

[image] Master Charged With Criminal COLREGS Violation for Drifting Into Bulker The master of the bulker HL Eco has been criminally charged for a COLREGs violation after his vessel reportedly lost power and drifted into an anchor...

Dear Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano Sir. Pls accept this book as a gift in a gesture of appreciation for your excellent work and efforts in promulgating maritime topics among the general public. Great work and keep her steady as she goes. Meantime i do remain your faithful follower and admirer. Brgd…

Reference is made to the recent posting of Dr.Sal -namely The Maritime Executive article. I may be wrong of course but it seems a bit bizarre criminal charge for violation of colregs. As per the article the eco vessel was approaching the anchorage or navigating through it. It lost power hence her …

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