Investigation Report
Collision between container vessels Hyundai Discovery and ACX Hibiscus
Collision between container vessels Hyundai Discovery and ACX Hibiscus
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsIncident investigationRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingFatigue managementOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of a container-ship collision in restricted visibility near the Singapore Strait. It examines watchkeeping, radar and AIS use, emergency manoeuvring, and compliance with collision regulations. Bridge simulation assesses avoiding options, while unavailable evidence limits underlying-cause analysis. Recommendations address training, safety-management arrangements and investigation cooperation.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
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: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.