Investigation Report
Cargo shift and damage to vehicles on board ro-ro passenger ferry European Causeway
Cargo shift and damage to vehicles on board ro-ro passenger ferry European Causeway
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factors
- Cargo transferNavigation
- Exclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
European Causeway’s heavy rolling in the North Channel caused inadequately secured freight vehicles to shift and topple, damaging 22 vehicles. The investigation examines sailing decisions, passage planning, chain lashings and drivers remaining in cabs. It identifies insufficient heavy-weather securing guidance and recommends specific fleet-wide instructions.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines cargo movement and resulting vehicle damage during a ferry voyage.
Themes: marine operations.