What Crew Members Say About Jack-Edwards

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has unveiled its extensive investigation report regarding the maritime collision involving the offshore supply vessel 'Jack Edwards' and the cargo ship 'Julie C' (IMO: 9430143). This incident occurred on March 17, 2024, at 10:53 PM local time near Georgetown, Guyana. The 'Jack Edwards', while inbound to Georgetown, unexpectedly veered to port and collided with the outgoing 'Julie C' at coordinates 06°51.99’ N, 058°08.18’ W. Post-incident, the 'Jack Edwards' was able to navigate back to Georgetown on its own, whereas the 'Julie C' briefly returned to Georgetown before resuming its route. Fortunately, only minor injuries were reported for two crew members aboard the 'Jack Edwards'. However, the incident resulted in the alarming discharge of approximately 2,200 gallons of diesel fuel into the surrounding waters, with damages to both vessels totaling around $1.025 million. The NTSB identified the primary cause of the accident as the gradual degradation of the vessel's steering system. This malfunction led to a critical error in transferring steering and engine controls from the main navigation station as the 'Jack Edwards' was preparing to engage with the outbound 'Julie C', culminating in a temporary loss of control. For a comprehensive understanding, read the full report here: https://safety4sea.com/ntsb-investigation-collision-between-offshore-supply-and-cargo-vessel/