Safety Flash
Grounding of bulk carrier Kuzma Minin at Falmouth
Grounding of bulk carrier Kuzma Minin at Falmouth
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 26/19
- Emergency ResponseMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Loss of station keepingVessel grounding
- Anchor handlingNavigation
- Emergency response
- Marine industry
- Marine waters
Summary
This flash summarises Kuzma Minin’s grounding in Falmouth Bay after its anchor dragged in strong winds. Anchor fouling interrupted attempts to put to sea. Financial constraints influenced the decision to remain anchored, while absent P&I insurance hindered salvage arrangements. Lessons emphasise adequate vessel resources and insurance.
Classifications: Loss of station keeping; drive-off; drift-off.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Summary
The UK Marine Accident Investigation (MAIB) has published its report into the grounding of the Russian bulk carrier Kuzma Minin at Falmouth Bay, England, in December 2018.
IMCA SF 26/19. Themes: emergency response, marine operations, vessel and mooring.