The vessel had been loading in a European port and the navigation officer fixed the passage plan for next port of call which was in Mexico. Prior to departure the Master received a weather routing voyage plan, which suggested a route over the Silver Bank and via the Windward Pass to Mexico.

The Club is publishing a new Monthly Safety Scenario (MSS) every month, to assist owners in their efforts of complying with the above regulations. Alternative scenarios can be found in SCOL.

September – Grounding in unsurveyed waters.pdf

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