Investigation Report
Collision between passenger vessel Millennium Time and motor tug Redoubt
Collision between passenger vessel Millennium Time and motor tug Redoubt
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Ageing, life extension and obsolescenceHuman factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- NavigationTowing
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a Thames collision involving Millennium Time, Redoubt and towed barges, leaving nine passengers with minor injuries. Analysis examines steering responsiveness, absent rudder indication, helm competence, supervision and possible hydrodynamic interaction. It also addresses evacuation readiness, watertight-integrity checks and inaccurate passenger reporting, with steering trials informing subsequent improvements.
Classifications: Ageing, life extension and obsolescence.
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: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.