Investigation Report
Collision between oil tankers Saetta and Conger on completion of ship to ship transfer
Collision between oil tankers Saetta and Conger on completion of ship to ship transfer
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hydrocarbon ReleaseMarine Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failureRisk managementVessel collision
- Cargo transferMooring operationsNavigation
- Valve
- Fatigue managementOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of the Saetta–Conger collision during separation after a ship-to-ship jet fuel transfer off Southwold. Conger’s engine failed to start because of a defective air start pilot valve. The report examines communication breakdowns, inadequate departure planning, risk assessment and superintendent rest arrangements, recording operator actions and no injuries or pollution.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
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 collision between oil tankers following completion of a ship-to-ship transfer.
Themes: hydrocarbon release, marine operations.