BUSINESS KILLERS AT SEA
How Poor Watchkeeping Sinks Profits and Ships

“Neither Solong nor Stena Immaculate had a dedicated lookout on the bridge.”

This single line from the official report into a recent collision in the North Sea speaks volumes about a persistent and costly issue plaguing commercial shipping: bridge watchkeeping failures. In this article, we’ll explore:

• History of navigational accidents—collisions, allisions, contacts, and groundings
• Dig into root causes
• Analyze costs and consequences