Investigation Report
Dragging anchor and grounding by general cargo vessel Baltic Champ
Dragging anchor and grounding by general cargo vessel Baltic Champ
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Loss of station keepingVessel grounding
- NavigationTowing
- Emergency response
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB examines Baltic Champ’s anchor dragging and grounding off Kirkwall in winds gusting between 60 and 70 knots. The synopsis identifies inadequate anchor cable length and position monitoring among contributory causes. It discusses delays in agreeing towage arrangements and recommends reviewing dedicated UK emergency towage cover.
Classifications: Loss of station keeping; drive-off; drift-off.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.