The general cargo vessel was secured at Antwerp for cargo operations. During the early evening of departure, it was reported that the forecast for the English Channel was westerly force 5 to 6 winds which were expected to strengthen during the night.
Pre-sailing checks were carried out and the forward and aft draughts were recorded but no specific heavy weather checks were made. Both anchors were secured, on the brakes alone, in readiness to let go in an emergency. The vessel left Antwerp 6 hours late.
See attached file: Case study no. 32: Heavy weather.pdf
案例学习：恶劣天气
一杂货船靠泊在安特卫普港装卸货。准备离港时已是傍晚，根据气象报道，英吉利海峡有5-6级西风，晚上风力还可能会加强。
船舶进行了开航前检查，记录了前后吃水，但是没进行恶劣天气下航行的专项检查。双锚都进行了固定，但只是紧固在制动器上，以防在紧急情况下需要抛锚。船舶离开安特卫普的时间比计划晚了6个小时。
详细信息请参阅附件。
