Investigation Report

Collision between container vessel Cosco Hongkong and fish transportation vessel Zhe Ling Yu Yun 135 with loss of 11 lives

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Collision between container vessel Cosco Hongkong and fish transportation vessel Zhe Ling Yu Yun 135 with loss of 11 lives

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Summary

Investigation of a collision off Zhejiang between Cosco Hong Kong and fish transporter Zhe Ling Yu Yun 135, which sank almost immediately with 11 lives lost. Examines collision-regulation compliance, lookout arrangements, passage planning, radar and AIS use, watchkeeper competence, recorder evidence preservation and unsuccessful liferaft deployment.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
December 2011 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Human Factors, Regulation and Legislation, Vessel Collision, Vessel Flooding and Foundering
Activity
Navigation
Equipment
Navigation and Positioning Equipment
Control
Competence and Training, Evacuation, Escape and Rescue, Operating and Work Procedures, Operational Supervision
Sector
Commercial Fishing, Marine Industry
Setting
Marine Waters, Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
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