Investigation Report
Collision between the high speed passenger craft Seadogz and a navigation buoy with loss of 1 life
Collision between the high speed passenger craft Seadogz and a navigation buoy with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRisk managementVessel collision
- Navigation
- Operating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
MAIB’s interim investigation examines Seadogz’s fatal collision with a navigation buoy in Southampton Water during a high-speed passenger excursion. Initial findings address the skipper’s attention, close passes, wake crossing and passenger expectations. Operators are recommended to review risk assessments against the voluntary industry code and document measures where compliance is not possible.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This interim report is to inform operators of small high speed passenger craft and UK port authorities of the circumstances of the accident and MAIB’s initial findings so that appropriate actions can be taken ahead of the boating season.
Themes: marine operations.