Investigation Report
Collision between tug Christos XXII and its tow, former fisheries protection vessel Emsstrom which later sank
Collision between tug Christos XXII and its tow, former fisheries protection vessel Emsstrom which later sank
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- NavigationTowing
- Pumps
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of a tug–tow collision off Hope’s Nose during anchoring to investigate Emsstrom’s list. The report examines overlooked tidal effects, limited company crisis support and flooding aboard Christos XXII, including pumping and evacuation. Emsstrom subsequently sank; the cause of its list remained unknown. A company crisis response cell is recommended.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.