CNC-Uranus

Two government agencies are investigating the foreign container vessel 'CNC Uranus', which met with an accident due to a malfunctioning steering gear alarm system. While the investigation is underway, the port authority allowed the vessel to enter the jetty on Saturday morning with special security arrangements, following a request from the shipping line concerned.The set practice is for a vessel to remain at the outer anchorage until the investigation is concluded. Ignoring that norm, the...

Two major technical defects were detected in the foreign container vessel CNC Uranus on July 30. The defects were identified in a survey conducted by an international classification organization before the vessel left Singapore for Chattogram. The shipowner was advised to notify the authorities about the defects before entering the next port. The organization also issued a special instruction to have the defects repaired to ensure the vessel could operate safely. The accident occurred wh...