Investigation Report
Collision between ro-ro freight ferry Petunia Seaways and historic motor launch Peggotty
Collision between ro-ro freight ferry Petunia Seaways and historic motor launch Peggotty
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB investigates a ferry–motor launch collision in dense fog on the River Humber. Peggotty sank after its two occupants were rescued uninjured. The report examines passage planning, seaworthiness, radar use, speed, fog signals and vessel traffic service communications, recording subsequent organisational actions without making recommendations.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.