Reviews & Ratings for the Golden-Daisy

An investigation by the Disciplinary Board for Shipping has revealed chilling details regarding the allision involving the fishing vessel 'ARM 18-Joris Senior' and the tanker 'Golden Daisy' on the night of September 28, 2022, while the tanker was anchored close to IJmuiden. The incident, which occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m., resulted in significant damage to both vessels. The cutter, on a return voyage to IJmuiden with a crew of six, struck the tanker, rupturing its water tank and causing severe damage to its own bow. The investigation disclosed that the helmsman, who was serving as a substitute skipper and officer of the watch, was unavailable at the critical moment as he had left the bridge to use the toilet. This oversight contributed to a grave breach of duty, as he failed to steer the cutter according to the pre-set route established by the skipper, who was asleep at the time. Instead of navigating north of the anchorage as instructed, the helmsman opted to pass through the anchorage area to expedite their arrival. While he had sighted the tanker, he misjudged the distance at which they would pass, estimating it to be a few hundred meters without considering the effects of wind and current. Furthermore, he neglected the established protocol of notifying the skipper as they approached IJmuiden. The board concluded that his actions demonstrated a significant dereliction of responsibilities, putting the crews aboard both vessels at risk. As a consequence of his actions, the helmsman has been penalized with a fine of €3,000, half of which is suspended, taking into account his status as the primary breadwinner and the physical ailments that now prevent him from sailing as a crew member, partly stemming from the incident. Notably, this is not his first infraction; he was previously fined €1,500 for serving as a substitute skipper without the necessary certifications. The fishing vessel involved in this unfortunate incident is no longer operational, having been relinquished for scrapping just months after the collision, as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan within the fishing industry. For further details, you can view the report with accompanying photos [here](https://www.pzc.nl/middelburg/toiletbezoek-met-grote-gevolgen-viskotter-botst-op-tanker~a5ba1be7/?cb=b6617ba5-164e-488e-9051-51875381afec&auth_rd=1).