Investigation Report
Drowning in swimming pool on the passenger cruise ship Sapphire Princess with loss of 1 life
Drowning in swimming pool on the passenger cruise ship Sapphire Princess with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- DrowningRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFirst aid and medical provisionRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This investigation examines a passenger’s probable drowning in Sapphire Princess’s Neptune Pool. It analyses absent pool supervision, language difficulties delaying the emergency call and limited initial resuscitation. The report recommends documented swimming-pool risk assessment and familiarisation training or sufficient information and instruction for hotel staff to respond immediately to medical emergencies.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.