Investigation Report
Collision between container vessel Cepheus J and general cargo vessel Ileksa
Collision between container vessel Cepheus J and general cargo vessel Ileksa
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Independent audit and verificationOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
MAIB investigates the Kattegat collision between Cepheus J and Ileksa, examining distracted watchkeeping, delayed avoiding action and limited manoeuvrability. Voyage data recorder analysis reveals unused radar tracking facilities. The report discusses lookout requirements, passage planning, VHF communication and periodic recording review. Neither injuries nor pollution were reported.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.