Safety Flash
MAIB: Who is in control?
MAIB: Who is in control?
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/23
- Competence and TrainingHuman FactorsManagement of ChangeMarine Operations
- Human factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingHuman-centred designManagement of change
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
A ferry nearly grounded after confusion over transfer of propulsion control between bridge consoles. The crew regained control by zeroing the joysticks and repeating the command sequence. The flash highlights poorly visible control displays, unambiguous console indications, careful consideration of modifications and familiarity with documented recovery procedures.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Control was lost of a vessel and it almost ran aground. Fortunately, the crew were able to regain control before the vessel (a ferry) grounded, and the voyage continued safely.
IMCA SF 14/23. Themes: competence and training, human factors, management of change, marine operations.