Investigation Report
Girting and capsize of mooring launch Asterix
Girting and capsize of mooring launch Asterix
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Human factorsLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Towing
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingFlood containment and watertight integrityFunctional testingSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Asterix’s girting and capsize during harbour towage at Fawley Marine Terminal. It examines towline geometry, gog-rope arrangements, unsuccessful manual towing-hook release and subsequent flooding. Findings address operational communication, crew training, control layout, release testing and watertight closures; both crew members survived following rescue.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
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.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.