Investigation Report
Capsize of army cadet force rigid raiding craft with loss of 1 life
Capsize of army cadet force rigid raiding craft with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Marine operations
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work procedures
- Vessel
Summary
An Army Cadet Force boat capsized during a ferrying activity from Loch Carnan, resulting in a cadet’s death. The investigation examines weight distribution, accumulated deck water, free-surface effects, lifejacket suitability and delayed recognition of the missing cadet. It also identifies weaknesses in activity planning, authorisation and compliance with instructions.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into an army cadet rigid raiding craft overturning in Loch Carnan with one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.