MARITIME ACCIDENTS

Accidents on Tugboats

Tugboats are those which help move huge ships to enter docks. They are small in nature but are powerful to ensure that the large vessels are handled safely. But sometimes because of the blockage of the visibility of tugboats by the larger vessels, maritime accidents occur. Also, human error on the part of the pilot of the tugboat can also lead to unwanted and unexpected tugboat mishaps.

Accidents on Oil Tankers

The major cause of accidents on tankers is explosions. Since the very nature of the materiais . these tankers transport is dangerous and highly flammable, even the most minor cif explosions can cause enormous tosses. According to statistics, one of the main reasons for oil tanker accidents occurring is because of workers' negligence - nearly 84-88%.

(Adapted from: https://www.marineinsight.com/marinesafety/ 12-types-of-maritime-accidents/)

Read the statements below and decide whether they are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Then choose the option that contains the correct answer.

I. Maritime accidents can be caused by human failure.

II. Size of vessels does not imply maritime accidents.

III. Maritime accidents sometimes occur at dock entrances.

IV. Lack of visibility is one of the causes of maritime accidents.

V. Explosions represent a small percentage m tanker accidents.