Investigation Report
Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon with linkspan
Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon with linkspan
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failureVessel collision
- Inspection and maintenanceNavigation
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingContractor managementOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines Red Falcon’s contact with Southampton’s Town Quay linkspan while its Voith Schneider propulsion units were desynchronised. Eleven people sustained non-serious injuries. It analyses bridge handover, control indications, silenced alarms, approach speed, training and contractor maintenance oversight, and records subsequent operator and harbourmaster actions.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
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.