Investigation Report
Engine failure and subsequent grounding of oil tanker Braer
Engine failure and subsequent grounding of oil tanker Braer
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Machinery and EquipmentMarine Operations
- Mechanical failureVessel grounding
- Helicopter operationsInspection and maintenanceNavigationTowing
- HelicopterStorage tanksValveWire rope
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescuePositive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of BRAER’s engine failure and grounding at Garths Ness, Shetland, on 5 January 1993. It examines seawater contamination of diesel fuel, loose spare pipes, machinery operation, navigation, helicopter evacuation and attempted towage. Recommendations address tank vent protection, emergency anchoring and towing arrangements. Pollution aftermath is excluded.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: machinery and equipment, marine operations.