The July 2014 collision occurred in the south-bound shipping channel in Moreton Bay, Australia, an area known for its fishing and recreational boat traffic, in good visibility at 4.20 in the morning.
At the time of the accident, as the 1,550-teu Kota Wajar (built 1997) was approaching Brisbane Port, on the bridge were a pilot, ship’s chief mate acting as officer on watch (OOW), helmsman and fourth mate, who was assisting the chief mate.
