Unexpected contact in uncharted shallows

摘要

An ice-strengthened oil exploration support vessel left port under the control of a pilot with the master and officer of the watch also on the bridge. About five minutes after having left the berth, and while proceeding at about 3.5 kt, a loud noise was heard and a slight shudder was felt throughout the ship. At the time it was thought that the noise and shudder were due to the anchor being secured in the anchor pocket. A few minutes later the pilot disembarked and the vessel continued on its voyage.