Fatigue
Congested anchorage manoeuvring – drifted down on anchored vessel causing hull damage. Bridge teamwork poor. Bridge not adequately manned. Over-reliance placed on radar. Previously own vessel had carried out three ship-to-ship transfers and Chief mate had worked 19 hours without a rest. Second and Third mates also had worked excessive hours. Captain had rested but had a disturbed night with cellphone calls from his manager in (N European city) and local agents. (Investigation showed that both Second and Third Officers were underperforming and not trusted by the Captain and Chief Mate. Despite this, their on board appraisal records described them as ‘very good’.)
