Investigation Report
Collision between 2 powerboats during a junior racing event resulting in 1 person injured
Collision between 2 powerboats during a junior racing event resulting in 1 person injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsLeadership and safety cultureRisk managementVessel collision
- Marine operations
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingRisk assessment
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of a junior powerboat collision at Portland Harbour that seriously injured a child co-driver. It examines a boat’s sudden stop while turning, limited beginner training, boat design, weaknesses in safety management and accident reporting, and uncertainty about helmet protection for children. Recommendations address risk assessment and helmet fit.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Leadership and safety culture; safety culture; safety leadership.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.