Investigation Report

Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Daggri with breakwater

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Daggri with breakwater

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Summary

Investigation of Daggri’s contact with Ulsta breakwater in severely restricted visibility. It examines bridge teamwork, radar interpretation, integrated navigation systems, azimuth-thruster handling and vessel-specific training. Contact occurred at about 3 knots, damaging propellers and the hull without injuries or pollution. Recommendations address training and passage planning.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
April 2005 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Human Factors, Vessel Collision
Activity
Navigation
Equipment
Navigation and Positioning Equipment, Operator Displays and Control Interfaces
Control
Competence and Training, Operating and Work Procedures, Safety Communication
Sector
Marine Industry
Setting
Port and Quayside, Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-contact-made-by-ro-ro-passenger-ferry-daggri-with-breakwater-at-ulsta-shetland-islands · added 3 September 2026

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