Investigation Report
Crush incident during recovery of tender from passenger cruise ship Thomson Celebration with loss of 1 life
Crush incident during recovery of tender from passenger cruise ship Thomson Celebration with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Lifting OperationsLine of FireMarine Operations
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsRegulation and legislation
- Lifting operationsMarine operations
- Lifeboat
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of a fatal crushing during passenger tender recovery alongside Thomson Celebration at St Peter Port. It examines tidal effects on boat handling, possible steering impairment from hydraulic oil loss, shortcomings in coxswain training and recovery supervision, and gaps in international standards for lifeboats operating as passenger tenders.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A fatal crush incident occurred while recovering a tender from a passenger vessel.
Themes: lifting operations, line of fire, marine operations.