Investigation Report
Collision between container vessel ANL Wyong and gas carrier King Arthur
Collision between container vessel ANL Wyong and gas carrier King Arthur
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesMarine Operations
- Human factorsVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates the collision between ANL Wyong and King Arthur in dense fog, darkness and heavy shipping traffic. Examines bridge-team decision-making, AIS prioritisation over radar tracking, VHF distraction and shore traffic monitoring. Both vessels sustained damage without injury or pollution; recommendations address traffic services and AIS navigation-status descriptions.
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: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hazardous substances, marine operations.