FV Z60 BLUE ANGEL

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Microsleep may have caused collision at christmas 2021

A 'microsleep' was the possible cause of the collision of the fishing cutter 'Z60-Blue Angel' with the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' near Texel on Dec 23, 2021, at 4.30 a.m., according to the Dutch Safety Board, which called on ship owners and maritime training institutes to pay extra attention to reduced alertness. The trawler hit the ship several times and tore a large hole in the hull. There were no injuries, but the damage to the freighter was extensive. According to the Dutch Safety Board, the cutter's mate did not see the freighter and therefore did not divert. The helmsman may even have fallen asleep for a very short time. But poor visibility through the night and the draft of the freighter may also have played a role. Although it is plausible that the coxswain of the cutter had the freighter on the radar, fatigue in combination with the alarm system being turned off also seemed to play a role in the collision. In the end it was the helmsman of the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' who warned the fishing cutter. The Dutch Safety Board also considered it important that the crew of fishing vessels switch on navigation and warning equipment again after fishing. "During fishing, the CPA alarm goes off frequently. Because this is perceived as disturbing, the crew turns off this alarm while fishing. The shipping industry should use a simulator to pay more attention to practicing non-standard situations. Report with photos: https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/322762/microslaap-mogelijk-oorzaak-van-aanvaring-viskotter-met-vrachtschip-bij-texel

Drunk skipper clashed with fishing vessel

In the afternoon of Dec 2, 2015, the drunken skipper of the unloaded barge "Dezi", 3333 ts (EU-No.: 02326350), caused a collision in the port of Harlingen. The 43-year-old man who came from Raamsdonk and clashed with the "Blue Angel - Z-60" which was moored at the dock of the fish market. The barge had just left the port when the captain decided to turn around because of technical problems in order to return to the industrial port. ehaven. As the ship backed in, it hit the "Blue Angel" which was damaged thereby. The police investigation revealed that the man had two per mille of alcohol in his blood and will be prosecuted. The "Dezi" meanwhile proceeded to Amsterdam. Dutch report with photo and video: http://www.112fryslan.nl/dronken-schipper-ramt-viskotter/