Investigation Report
Collision between aggregates carrier Brenda Prior and DUKW amphibious passenger vehicle Beatrice
Collision between aggregates carrier Brenda Prior and DUKW amphibious passenger vehicle Beatrice
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Operating and work proceduresSafety-case assuranceSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of the collision between Brenda Prior and amphibious passenger craft Beatrice near Lambeth Pier on the River Thames. It examines restricted visibility from ballast trim, ineffective lookouts, VHF monitoring and unreported passage changes. Recommendations address operational procedures, safety management and vessel awareness; passengers remained safe.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.