Investigation Report
Contact made by passenger/ro-ro cargo ferry Finnarrow with berth and its subsequent flooding
Contact made by passenger/ro-ro cargo ferry Finnarrow with berth and its subsequent flooding
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Navigation
- Operator displays and control interfacesPumps
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Finnarrow’s deployed port fin stabiliser struck a berth at Holyhead, puncturing the hull and flooding the pump room. The investigation examines ineffective arrival checks, stabiliser indications, possible fatigue and inadequate crew familiarisation. It analyses bilge pumping and damage control, recommending stronger arrival procedures and regular flooding drills.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
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: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
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.