Investigation Report

Grounding of feeder container vessel Coastal Isle

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Grounding of feeder container vessel Coastal Isle

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Summary

Investigation of Coastal Isle’s grounding at Bute during passage from Belfast to Greenock. The report examines an unattended bridge, unused watch alarms, fraudulent competency certification, delayed notification of shore authorities and disabled voyage recording. Recommendations address recorder functionality and certification, preservation of accident data and verification of seafarers’ qualifications.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
May 2013 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Human Factors, Vessel Grounding
Activity
Navigation
Control
Alarm Management, Competence and Training, Independent Audit and Verification, Operating and Work Procedures
Sector
Marine Industry
Setting
Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-grounding-of-feeder-container-vessel-coastal-isle-on-the-island-of-bute-scotland · added 3 September 2026

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