Investigation Report
Fire and subsequent sinking of large charter motor yacht Lady Candida
Fire and subsequent sinking of large charter motor yacht Lady Candida
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and Fire
- FatigueFireRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Marine operations
- Pumps
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFire protectionFunctional testing
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of Lady Candida’s fire and sinking off Corsica. Accumulated tumble-dryer lint almost certainly ignited; detection and fire-pump shortcomings hindered response. Passengers and crew escaped without casualties. The yacht subsequently foundered through accumulated firefighting water. Findings address testing, drills, training, probable captain fatigue and regulatory compliance.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation examines a charter motor yacht casualty involving fire followed by sinking.
Themes: hot work and fire.