Investigation Report
Contact with pier by paddle steamer Waverley
Contact with pier by paddle steamer Waverley
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsMechanical failureRisk managementVessel collision
- Inspection and maintenanceMooring operationsNavigation
- PumpsRotating machineryValve
- Competence and trainingPreventive maintenanceRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Waverley’s contact with Brodick pier on 3 September 2020, injuring 24 passengers and crew. Engine dead centre delayed astern propulsion. The report examines piston valve securing, lost engineering expertise, informal training and unassessed closed-end berthing risks. It records subsequent maintenance and operational changes, with no recommendations made.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
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.
Themes: marine operations.