Investigation Report

Collision between aggregates dredger Sand Heron and trawler Celtit

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Collision between aggregates dredger Sand Heron and trawler Celtit

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Summary

MAIB investigates the collision between aggregates dredger Sand Heron and fishing vessel Celtit in the Dover traffic separation scheme. The report examines radar monitoring, lookout, fatigue and delayed avoiding action, finding that neither vessel correctly applied collision regulations. Recommendations address navigational awareness and discussion of the second officer’s actions.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
April 2002 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Fatigue, Human Factors, Regulation and Legislation, Vessel Collision
Activity
Navigation
Equipment
Navigation and Positioning Equipment
Control
Competence and Training, Safety Communication
Sector
Commercial Fishing, Marine Industry
Setting
Marine Waters, Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-collision-between-aggregates-dredger-sand-heron-and-trawler-celtit-in-the-dover-strait-of · added 3 September 2026

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