Investigation Report
Collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116)
Collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116)
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hydrocarbon ReleaseMarine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Commercial fishingMarine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates the collision of Apache and Serinah in the Firth of Clyde and the trawler’s subsequent flooding and sinking. Examines inadequate avoiding action, watchkeeping competence, navigation equipment, traffic monitoring and assistance after collision. All three fishing crew survived uninjured; recommendations address navigational training and understanding fishing vessel behaviour.
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: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a collision between a crude oil tanker and a fishing vessel.
Themes: hydrocarbon release, marine operations.