Investigation Report
Failure of mooring bollard on passenger vessel Star Clipper with loss of 1 life
Failure of mooring bollard on passenger vessel Star Clipper with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Structural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring
- Line of fireMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Hot workInspection and maintenanceMooring operations
- Mooring fittingsMooring lines
- Risk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates the fatal release of Star Clipper’s mooring bollard at St Katharine’s Pier on 2 May 2004. Analysis identifies inadequate supporting structure, insufficient weld repair strength and loads built up before coming alongside. It examines repair quality assurance, rope selection, crew communication and recommendations concerning surveys and expert technical advice.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Mooring fittings; cleats; bollards.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation examines the failure of a mooring bollard that resulted in one fatality.
Themes: structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.