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Immobilisation and flooding of a dredger after repeated collisions with an unmanned barge near Kinlochbervie, Scotland.
Our investigation report into the immobilisation of the dredger Shearwater, after its propeller shafts were fouled by its own towline while towing the barge Agem One on 9 April 2020, is now published. Shearwater was damaged and holed, resulting in flooding, after repeatedly colliding with the unmanned barge during the accident.
The report contains details of what happened, actions taken and recommendations: read more.
Published 9 September 2021
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