Investigation Report
Flooding and capsize of passenger launch Swan
Flooding and capsize of passenger launch Swan
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Structural and Asset Integrity
- Loss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationRisk managementVessel flooding and foundering
- Navigation
- Evacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates Swan’s flooding and capsize beneath Pulteney Weir at Bath with nine passengers and a skipper aboard. Inclining tests and computer modelling examine stability following vessel modifications. The report discusses operational risk assessment, passenger briefings, rescue arrangements and gaps in inland-waterway licensing and small passenger boat regulation.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: structural and asset integrity.