Investigation Report
Capsize of rigid inflatable boat Atlantic Eagle
Capsize of rigid inflatable boat Atlantic Eagle
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Navigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Atlantic Eagle’s capsize near Horse Rock during a white-water adventure trip. Hydrodynamic forces lifted the port quarter beyond recovery. All passengers and crew were rescued by another RIB. The report examines turbulent-water operation, lifejacket suitability, inaccessible radios, liferaft stowage, passenger briefings and the formalisation of risk assessment.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
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.
Summary
Investigation into rigid inflatable boat Atlantic Eagle overturning off St Justians.
Themes: marine operations.