Safety Issue
The safety management system on board Pasha Bulker did
not provide the master with specific guidance about safely putting
to sea in adverse weather. Neither the master's standing orders nor
the passage plan form prescribed in the safety management system
contained any guidance with regard to bridge resource or team
management or encouraged its use.
Safety Advisory Notice
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that the owners,
operators and masters of ships should consider the safety
implications of this safety issue and take action when considered
appropriate.