Investigation Report
Collision between bulk carrier Gülnak and moored bulk carrier Cape Mathilde
Collision between bulk carrier Gülnak and moored bulk carrier Cape Mathilde
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Vessel collision
- Navigation
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Functional testing
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines Gülnak’s collision with the moored Cape Mathilde at Teesport after an intended port turn could not be arrested. It analyses shiphandling, steering, engine indications and hydrodynamic effects without identifying a direct cause. Missing recorded data limited verification; recommendations address manoeuvring data and bridge equipment checks.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a collision involving a moving bulk carrier and a moored vessel.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.