Stranding of the SS STEEL VENDOR on Loaita Bank in the South China Sea on 7 October 1971 without Loss of Life.

Abstract

On October 5, 1971, the fully loaded cargo ship SS STEEL VENDOR lost all propulsive power in the South China Sea, while en route from Manila, R.P.I., to Saigon, R.V.N. The ship drifted in heavy winds and seas and stranded on the Loaita Bank reef on October 7. Although the ship was a total loss, the entire crew was rescued. The report contains the action taken by the National Transportation Safety Board in determining the probable cause of the casualty and in making recommendations and the Marine Board of Investigation report and the action taken by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the loss of the SS STEEL VENDOR was the crew's inability to prevent the ship from being driven into a region of dangerous reefs. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 1973
Accession Number
AD0768393

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Coast Guard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Cargo Ships
  • Casualties
  • Coast Guard
  • Freight Transportation
  • Marine Transportation
  • Oceans
  • Ships
  • South China Sea
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.