Investigation Report
Grounding of combi freighter Kathrin
Grounding of combi freighter Kathrin
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- FatigueVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementIndependent audit and verificationOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Kathrin grounded on Goodwin Sands after the master fell asleep during passage. The investigation identified possible deterioration in rest quality, alcohol influence, absent lookout and an unused bridge watch alarm. It also examined unenforced policies and audit failures, recommending stronger verification of compliance with safety management procedures.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.