Investigation Report
Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Portsmouth with berthed warship HMS St Albans during heavy weather
Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Portsmouth with berthed warship HMS St Albans during heavy weather
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failureVessel collision
- NavigationTowing
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates Pride of Portsmouth’s collision with HMS St Albans in Portsmouth Harbour during strong winds. Analysis examines bow-thruster loss, tug arrangements, weather information, inappropriate helm commands and bridge-console limitations. Voyage data recorder evidence informs findings on communication and workload; subsequent measures include training, tug requirements and ferry wind limits.
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: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
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.