Investigation Report
Contact made by tank barge Bruce Stone with berthed and discharging ro-ro cargo vessel Loverval
Contact made by tank barge Bruce Stone with berthed and discharging ro-ro cargo vessel Loverval
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- FatigueVessel collision
- Navigation
- Fatigue management
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of the ballast tank barge Bruce Stone striking Loverval at Purfleet while the latter discharged cargo. The mate fell asleep on watch; fatigue, inadequate rest, alcohol and watchkeeping deficiencies contributed. No injuries or pollution occurred. Recommendations address work and rest arrangements and consideration of additional watchkeepers and watch alarms.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A tank barge contacted a berthed ro-ro cargo vessel during cargo discharge.
Themes: marine operations.