Investigation Report
Grounding of emergency towing vessel Anglian Sovereign
Grounding of emergency towing vessel Anglian Sovereign
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsHydrocarbon releaseVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueIndependent audit and verificationSafety-case assurance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Anglian Sovereign grounded near Scalloway after hydrographic survey trials, sustaining severe damage and releasing about 84 tonnes of gas oil. The investigation identifies the master’s alcohol consumption as the major causal factor, alongside deficient navigation, emergency command and safety management. Recommendations address company auditing and charterer verification.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.