Investigation Report
Collapse of a mezzanine deck on board ro-ro passenger ferry St Helen
Collapse of a mezzanine deck on board ro-ro passenger ferry St Helen
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Structural and Asset Integrity
- Ageing, life extension and obsolescenceCorrosionMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Wire rope
- Independent audit and verificationOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of St Helen’s partial mezzanine car-deck collapse at Fishbourne ferry terminal. A steel wire ramping rope parted during lowering, following excessive wear associated with inadequate lubrication. The report examines rope and sheave condition, consequential beam damage, maintenance management, thorough examinations and unresolved greasing non-conformities.
Classifications: Ageing, life extension and obsolescence.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation of structural collapse involving a mezzanine deck aboard a passenger ferry.
Themes: structural and asset integrity.