Investigation Report
Grounding of general cargo vessel Carrier
Grounding of general cargo vessel Carrier
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationRisk managementVessel grounding
- Cargo transferHelicopter operationsMooring operationsNavigation
- HelicopterMooring linesWinch
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates Carrier’s grounding at Raynes Jetty, North Wales, during departure in severe weather. Examines delayed departure decisions, mooring-line chafing, propulsion limitations, misunderstood weather forecasts and deficient jetty risk management. The report also analyses helicopter rescue difficulties and discusses improvements to marine operating guidance and training.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.