Investigation Report
Collision between chain ferry Bramble Bush Bay and 4 racing yachts resulting in 1 yacht sinking
Collision between chain ferry Bramble Bush Bay and 4 racing yachts resulting in 1 yacht sinking
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityVessel collision
- NavigationTowing
- Rescue craft
- Evacuation, escape and rescueSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quayside
Summary
Investigation synopsis of four racing yachts colliding with a chain ferry at Poole Harbour. Loss of wind and steerage preceded the collisions in a strong ebb tide. One yacht and a crew member were drawn beneath the ferry. Recommendations address racing-event communications and review of rescue-boat effectiveness and towing capability.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Themes: marine operations.