Investigation Report
Entanglement in moorings of smaller vessels by ro-ro cargo ferry Claymore during attempt to berth
Entanglement in moorings of smaller vessels by ro-ro cargo ferry Claymore during attempt to berth
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Human factorsLoss of station keepingMechanical failure
- Mooring operations
- Mooring linesRotating machinery
- Operating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quayside
Summary
Claymore lost manoeuvring control while berthing at St Margaret’s Hope in gale-force winds, and its starboard propeller fouled smaller vessels’ moorings. The investigation identifies unavailable propulsion assistance, a seized anchor, inadequate weather planning, bridge communication failures and insufficient preparation after lay-up. Passengers were evacuated without injury.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of station keeping; drive-off; drift-off.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Summary
The report examines a ferry becoming entangled in smaller vessels’ moorings during berthing.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.