Investigation Report
Grounding and evacuation of domestic passenger vessel Surprise
Grounding and evacuation of domestic passenger vessel Surprise
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Regulation and legislationVessel flooding and founderingVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPumps
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Surprise’s grounding at Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly, and the safe evacuation of 48 passengers. The report examines inadequate passage planning, visual navigation in an intertidal area, outdated electronic charts and subsequent flooding. It identifies gaps in emergency procedures, safety management and local licensing assessments.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.