Investigation Report
Collision between high-speed passenger catamaran Typhoon Clipper and workboat Alison
Collision between high-speed passenger catamaran Typhoon Clipper and workboat Alison
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Operator displays and control interfacesPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a passenger catamaran and workboat collision beside Tower Millennium Pier on the River Thames. It examines obstructed visibility, CCTV display limitations, distracted lookout and absent sound signals, alongside workboat management deficiencies. The report also analyses crew rescue, emergency drills and the risks of cold-water immersion without flotation devices.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
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: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.