Investigation Report
Grounding of dry cargo vessel Beaumont
Grounding of dry cargo vessel Beaumont
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementFatigue managementOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Beaumont grounded at Cabo Negro, Spain, after its chief officer fell asleep while alone on watch. The investigation identifies insufficient stimulation and probable fatigue, alongside ineffective use of navigational alarms and lookouts. It examines work and rest arrangements, bridge safeguards and subsequent changes to the manager’s safety management system.
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: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.