Investigation Report
Broaching of fast rescue boat during launch from ro-ro passenger ferry Commodore Clipper
Broaching of fast rescue boat during launch from ro-ro passenger ferry Commodore Clipper
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Cold stressDrowningHuman factorsLoss of vessel stability
- Marine operations
- Lifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipmentRescue craftRescue-craft davitWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates a fast rescue boat broach during launching from Commodore Clipper in the Solent. Premature painter release, conflicting crew expectations and inadequate briefing led to the accident. The report examines suspension-hook safeguards, davit wave compensation, training requirements and cold-water protection, recommending improved operator training and clarification of compensator instructions.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Rescue-craft davit; FRC davit; rescue boat davit.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.