Investigation Report
Collision between the tender to Isabell Princess of the Sea and the RIB Vega, resulting in one fatality
Collision between the tender to Isabell Princess of the Sea and the RIB Vega, resulting in one fatality
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal collision between a yacht tender and the drifting RIB Vega in Göcek harbour. It examines unsafe speed, night visibility, unused chart-plotter information, possible alcohol impairment and unclear command authority. The passenger died from collision injuries and drowning; subsequent actions addressed tender operations, authority and navigation-light compliance.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
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: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a collision between a tender and a rigid inflatable boat that caused a fatality.
Themes: marine operations.