Investigation Report
Contact made by ro-ro cargo ferry Clipper Point with quay and 2 berthed ships
Contact made by ro-ro cargo ferry Clipper Point with quay and 2 berthed ships
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRisk managementVessel collision
- NavigationTowing
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingHuman-centred designOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates Clipper Point’s contacts during manoeuvring at Heysham on 24 May 2011. The report examines wind effects, unavailable bow-thruster capacity, limited tug assistance, bridge teamwork and console control transfer. It identifies weaknesses in operational limits, training, contingency planning and port risk assessment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
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.