ABSTRACT
Adhitya Guntur Wibowo, 2018, NIT: 50134739. N, “Analysis of MV. Bernhard
Schulte Maneuvering on Lightship Condition during Hurricane Matthew”,
Nautical Department, Diploma IV Program, Merchant Marine Polytechnic
Semarang, First Advicer: Dr. Capt. Suwiyadi, S.Pd., M.Mar., M.Pd.,
Second Advicer: Sri Murdiwati, S.Sos., M.Si.
Ship Maneuvering is one of important things in ship operation so the ship
and the crew are safe in any weather condition, especially in Hurricane. This
study aims to observe the maneuvering preparation done before facing Hurricane
Matthew, and the correct maneuvers in lightship condition performed by
MV.Bernhard Schulte officer to prevent six motion degree especially heavy
rolling during Hurricane Matthew.
Maneuvering is an art based on a navigator’s knowledge and experiences
supported by understanding on maneuver’s characteristics and limitation of a ship.
Especially in lightship condition when there is no cargo and operated engine and
liquid system is in normal operation level while facing Hurricane with 64knots or
more speed of wind in North Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific during June to
November.
The method used in this study was qualitative phenomenology design with
observation results, questionnaires, interview, and literature study as the
techniques of data gathering. The respondents were 19 PASIS ANT-I as
references of taking decision with SWOT method.
The result shows (1) the preparation done before facing Hurricane
Matthew (2) the ship maneuvering before, during, and after facing Hurricane
Matthew considering the risks may occur.
The conclusion are (a) the preparation done were based on communication
with company (b) the ship maneuvering was done with head seas, scudding, and
lying-to in semi-circle navigable area (c) the use of waters topography as shelter
and supporter of ship maneuvering.
Keywords: maneuvering, hurricane, lightship.
