Investigation Report
Collision between container vessel CMA CGM Florida and bulk carrier Chou Shan
Collision between container vessel CMA CGM Florida and bulk carrier Chou Shan
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of a collision in the East China Sea examines late avoiding action, conflicting expectations from Mandarin VHF exchanges, and reliance on AIS-prioritising radar displays. It analyses watch handover, bridge instructions and collision-checklist use, with recommendations addressing navigation guidance, practical training and management oversight. No injuries 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: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
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.