Ship Collision: Causes & Prevention ⚓🚢 A ship collision occurs when two vessels crash due to navigation errors, poor visibility, or mechanical failure. These incidents can cause severe damage, environmental hazards, and even loss of life. Common Causes: ✅ Human error (misjudgment, fatigue) ✅ Poor weather conditions 🌊⛈ ✅ Mechanical failure ⚙️ ✅ Traffic congestion in busy waterways Prevention Measures: 🛑 Strict adherence to COLREGs (Collision Regulations) 🛑 Proper watchkeeping & communication

4.9K views · 67 reactions | This week on report on conditions, we'll cover traffic collisions in Perris and Banning and a train fire in Palm Desert. We'll also visit our Hazardous Materials Team, provide some fire safety tips as we kick off National Fire Prevention Week and congratulate several newly promoted Chiefs. | CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | Facebook