Investigation Report
Accidental gybe on commercially operated sailing yacht Liquid Vortex with 1 person injured
Accidental gybe on commercially operated sailing yacht Liquid Vortex with 1 person injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsLine of fireRisk management
- Navigation
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB investigates a serious injury during Liquid Vortex’s offshore race in Lyme Bay. An unintended gybe caused the mainsheet to strike the helmswoman, who sustained head and spinal injuries. The report examines steering supervision, communication, racing instruction, safety management and helicopter rescue, recommending a robust safety management system.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.