Investigation Report
Contact made by passenger ferry Uriah Heep with Hythe Pier
Contact made by passenger ferry Uriah Heep with Hythe Pier
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failureVessel collision
- Navigation
- Operator displays and control interfacesPumpsValve
- Emergency responseFunctional testingSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Uriah Heep’s collision with Hythe Pier during berthing examines water jet propulsion controls, hydraulic failure modes and restricted manoeuvring space. The precise fault remained unidentified, although hydraulic mechanical failure was considered almost certain. Seated passengers received warning before impact; no recommendations followed the actions taken.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
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.