Investigation Report
Actions by steamship SS Californian during sinking of passenger cruise ship RMS Titanic
Actions by steamship SS Californian during sinking of passenger cruise ship RMS Titanic
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Emergency ResponseMarine Operations
- Incident investigation
- Marine operationsNavigation
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This historical reappraisal examines Californian’s response to Titanic’s distress signals through testimony, log records, positional analysis and atmospheric optics. The investigators agree that proper action was not taken but differ over vessel separation. It assesses communication with the Master, wireless readiness and the disputed possibility of rescuing survivors.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: emergency response, marine operations.