Investigation Report
Grounding of container vessel CP Valour
Grounding of container vessel CP Valour
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- Environmental protectionHuman factorsHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failureVessel grounding
- Inspection and maintenanceNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and training
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of CP Valour’s grounding off Faial while seeking calm water for engine repairs. It examines inadequate passage planning, unsuitable chart scale and an overloaded master who underused the bridge team. Worsening weather fractured the hull, causing pollution; salvage attempts failed, and bridge-team training effectiveness was questioned.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.