Investigation Report
Collision between general cargo vessel Union Moon and ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Feronia
Collision between general cargo vessel Union Moon and ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Feronia
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsIncident investigationRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
MAIB examines the collision between Union Moon and Stena Feronia in Belfast Lough on 7 March 2012. Analysis addresses alcohol-impaired performance, bridge-team responsibilities, pilotage exemption arrangements and VTS warnings. Simulator reconstruction explores avoidance timing. Both vessels sustained major damage without injuries or pollution; the report discusses procedural and training improvements.
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: 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.
Summary
MAIB investigates a maritime collision involving Union Moon and the passenger ferry Stena Feronia.
Themes: marine operations.