Double-end mix-up

摘要

A double-ended ferry that ran between two ports, Red and Blue, was under way towards the Blue port in the fog. The ferry had a central bridge and control consoles at either end, which allowed it to run between both ports without having to turn 180°. For navigation purposes, the designated bow of the vessel changed with the direction of travel; the 'Blue end' being the bow on passage to Blue port and the 'Red end' being the bow on passage to Red port. A manual switch on the consoles allowed the electronic chart system (ECS) to display the correct heading. The master had the con during the passage and stood next to the helmsman in front of the radar and the ECS at the Blue console. An officer was standing at the Red control console, and a dedicated lookout was stationed on the port bridge wing. The Red officer was at the other end of the bridge and used the radar and ECS to provide the master with navigation and collision avoidance information.