Investigation Report

Contact made by container vessel CMA CGM Platon with wharf

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Contact made by container vessel CMA CGM Platon with wharf

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Summary

Investigation of CMA CGM Platon’s contact with Bevans Wharf during departure from Tilbury. It examines complex tidal flows, delayed helm application, early tug release and limited master–pilot discussion. Simulator exercises informed the analysis, with recommendations addressing tug retention and findings on dissemination of pilotage lessons.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
November 2011 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Human Factors, Learning from Incidents, Vessel Collision
Activity
Navigation, Towing
Control
Competence and Training, Operating and Work Procedures, Risk Assessment, Safety Communication
Sector
Marine Industry
Setting
Port and Quayside
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-contact-by-container-vessel-cma-cgm-platon-with-bevans-wharf-on-the-river-thames-england · added 3 September 2026

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