Investigation Report
Collision between offshore circuit racing powerboats Sleepwalker and Harwich 2011 with loss of 1 life
Collision between offshore circuit racing powerboats Sleepwalker and Harwich 2011 with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Learning from incidentsRisk managementSafety-performance measurementVessel collision
- Marine operations
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseIndependent audit and verificationRisk assessment
- Port and quayside
Summary
MAIB examines a fatal collision between Sleepwalker and Harwich 2011 during powerboat racing in Dover harbour. Video analysis and specialist racing advice supported the investigation. The report discusses hooking, course design, conflicting rules, risk assessment, racer competence, helmet limitations and safety-management oversight, while recognising the effective on-water emergency response.
Classifications: Learning from incidents; incident learning; lessons learnt; lessons learned.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Safety-performance measurement.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Summary
MAIB investigates a collision between offshore racing powerboats, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.