Investigation Report
Collision between motor yachts Minx and Vision with loss of 1 life
Collision between motor yachts Minx and Vision with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Competence and training
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal collision near Cannes when Vision attempted a high-speed close pass of anchored Minx. The report examines surface-drive hydrodynamics, charterer influence, likely cannabis-related impairment and missing commercial qualification endorsement. It recommends wider dissemination of safety lessons to commercial motor yacht owners and operators.
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: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a collision between two motor yachts that resulted in one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.