Investigation Report
Failure of lifeboat bowsing gear on ro-ro passenger ferry P&OSL Aquitaine
Failure of lifeboat bowsing gear on ro-ro passenger ferry P&OSL Aquitaine
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMachinery and Equipment
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- LifeboatLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An investigation into slipping lifeboat bowsing-wire clamps during a refit in Falmouth dry-dock. The boat’s forward end swung uncontrollably; two harnessed crewmen were unhurt. The synopsis discusses difficulties maintaining clamped load-bearing wires in service and recommends surveyor guidance and replacement with spliced hard eyes or similarly permanent arrangements.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, machinery and equipment.