Investigation Report
Collision between tug Chiefton and its tow resulting in tug capsizing and sinking with loss of 1 life
Collision between tug Chiefton and its tow resulting in tug capsizing and sinking with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsLoss of vessel stabilityVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- NavigationTowing
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingFlood containment and watertight integrityRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Chiefton’s fatal collision with its barge tow at Greenwich Reach on the River Thames. It examines combined push/pull towage, short ropes, limited reserve power, situational awareness and whole-passage planning. Analysis also addresses watertight closures, the emergency towing-hook release and lifejacket use following the capsize and sinking.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into tug Chiefton colliding with its tow, overturning and sinking with one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.