Investigation Report
Girting and capsize of tug Ijsselstroom
Girting and capsize of tug Ijsselstroom
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Human factorsLoss of vessel stabilityRisk managementVessel flooding and foundering
- Towing
- Operator displays and control interfacesWinchWire rope
- Competence and trainingIndependent audit and verificationRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Ijsselstroom’s girting, capsize and sinking at Peterhead during stern towing while moving astern. It examines hydrodynamic and static stability, absent bridle protection, towing-winch release arrangements and wheelhouse ergonomics. Findings and recommendations address skipper training, operational briefings, risk assessment and port oversight; fatigue was not considered contributory.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
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.