Investigation Report
Flooding of forward machinery space of ro-ro passenger ferry P&OSL Canterbury
Flooding of forward machinery space of ro-ro passenger ferry P&OSL Canterbury
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Vessel flooding and foundering
- Marine operations
- PumpsValve
- Emergency responseFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
MAIB investigates flooding aboard P&OSL Canterbury during arrival at Dover. An open test valve and an overboard discharge valve without non-return capability permitted seawater backflooding during bilge pumping preparations. The synopsis describes recovery measures, subsequent valve and instruction changes, and recommendations concerning pump starters and test-line arrangements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into water ingress affecting the forward machinery space of a passenger ferry.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.