Investigation Report

Grounding of container vessel Maersk Kendal

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Grounding of container vessel Maersk Kendal

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Summary

Investigation of Maersk Kendal’s grounding on Monggok Sebarok reef in the Singapore Strait. It examines lost positional awareness, bridge teamwork, ECDIS configuration, unused ARPA trial manoeuvres, misunderstood engine controls and VTIS communications. Emergency checklist use and voyage data preservation are also analysed. No injuries or pollution resulted.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
March 2010 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Human Factors, Vessel Grounding
Activity
Navigation
Equipment
Navigation and Positioning Equipment, Operator Displays and Control Interfaces
Control
Competence and Training, Emergency Response, Operating and Work Procedures, Safety Communication
Sector
Marine Industry
Setting
Marine Waters, Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-grounding-of-container-vessel-maersk-kendal-on-monggok-sebarok-reef-in-the-singapore · added 3 September 2026

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