Investigation Report
Collision between rigid inflatable boat Rib Tickler and a personal watercraft with loss of 1 life
Collision between rigid inflatable boat Rib Tickler and a personal watercraft with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationRisk managementVessel collision
- Navigation
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal collision in the Menai Strait involving Rib Tickler and a personal watercraft jumping its wake. Examines lookout, separation, helm experience and supervision, alongside local navigation risk assessment and personal watercraft legislation. Discusses training gaps and recommendations concerning guidance, harbour powers and maritime-team resources.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.