Safety Flash
Vessel ran aground
Vessel ran aground
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 22/25
- Control of WorkHuman FactorsMarine Operations
- Human factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Emergency responseOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel grounded in a narrow channel at low tide during a short voyage, then refloated without damage, injury or pollution. The flash examines shortcomings in passage planning and watchkeeping, including bridge distractions and overconfidence in familiar waters. Lessons emphasise approved passage plans, briefings, tidal knowledge and under-keel clearance.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A vessel on a short voyage ran aground while navigating through a narrow channel at low tide.
IMCA SF 22/25. Themes: control of work, human factors, marine operations.