Investigation Report
Collision between beam trawler Philomena and general cargo vessel Union Arbo
Collision between beam trawler Philomena and general cargo vessel Union Arbo
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and training
- Commercial fishingMarine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of a collision between Philomena and Union Arbo about 10 miles south of Newlyn on 2 September 1999. It examines distracted watchkeeping, collision regulations and delayed avoiding action by the cargo ship. A falling fishing derrick pierced a ballast tank, causing flooding and a port list. No safety recommendations were made.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.