Investigation Report
Collision between general cargo vessel Ash and chemical tanker Dutch Aquamarine resulting in capsize and sinking of Ash with loss of 1 life
Collision between general cargo vessel Ash and chemical tanker Dutch Aquamarine resulting in capsize and sinking of Ash with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPersonal protective equipmentRescue craft
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates the fatal collision between Ash and Dutch Aquamarine in the Dover Strait on 9 October 2001. Analysis examines deficient lookout, overtaking, traffic concentration and integrated bridge systems. Hull penetration led to flooding, capsize and sinking. The report also assesses abandonment, lifejacket use, survivor recovery and watchkeeping recommendations.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.