Investigation Report
Collision between oil tanker British Trent and bulk carrier Western Winner resulting in fire on British Trent with loss of 9 lives
Collision between oil tanker British Trent and bulk carrier Western Winner resulting in fire on British Trent with loss of 9 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and FireMarine Operations
- FatigueFireHydrocarbon releaseRespiratory hazardsVessel collision
- Navigation
- LifeboatNavigation and positioning equipmentPumpsWinch
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueFatigue managementFire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of British Trent’s collision with Western Winner near SW Akkaert Buoy in fog, followed by a cargo fire and nine deaths. The report examines collision-rule compliance, radar use, vessel traffic services and possible fatigue, alongside inaccessible fire-pump controls, lifeboat launching limitations and rescue by pilot launches.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
MAIB investigates a collision that caused a fire on British Trent and resulted in nine deaths.
Themes: hot work and fire, marine operations.