Investigation Report
Contact made by dry cargo vessel Alexander Tvardovskiy with dredger UKD Bluefin, pushing dredger into general cargo vessel Wilson Hawk
Contact made by dry cargo vessel Alexander Tvardovskiy with dredger UKD Bluefin, pushing dredger into general cargo vessel Wilson Hawk
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failureRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Navigation
- Operator displays and control interfacesValve
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPre-use checksSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines Alexander Tvardovskiy’s collision with UKD Bluefin at Immingham, which pushed the dredger against Wilson Hawk. It analyses defective automatic propulsion control, incorrect manual gearbox operation, unmonitored shaft direction and inadequate pilot communication. Recommendations address engine-room indication and safety management. All three vessels were damaged; no injuries or pollution were reported.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The investigation examines the vessel's manoeuvring and the circumstances surrounding the contact.
Themes: marine operations.