NTSB links double grounding of John J. Boland in April 2023 to faulty load plan and insufficient underkeel clearance guidance.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) attributed the double grounding of bulk carrier John J. Boland in April 2023 in Lake Huron to a faulty load plan and insufficient guidance on underkeel clearance. The vessel suffered over $775,000 in hull damage during the incidents while loading in Port Dolomite, Michigan. The NTSB emphasized the importance of understanding operating facilities' characteristics and implementing clear policies and guidelines for underkeel clearance requirements.
August 06, 2024
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