Investigation Report
Flooding and sinking of tug Adherence
Flooding and sinking of tug Adherence
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Structural and Asset Integrity
- FatigueRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Cargo transferNavigation
- Pumps
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Administrative inquiry into Adherence’s foundering during a Customs operation in the Bay of Biscay. It examines rough-weather cargo loading, low freeboard, probable unsecured openings, crew tiredness and bilge-pump failure of unknown cause. All four crew survived. Recommendations address vessel suitability, ownership, operational safety guidelines and accident-reporting responsibilities.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: structural and asset integrity.