Investigation Report
Grounding of general cargo vessel Douwent
Grounding of general cargo vessel Douwent
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsLeadership and safety cultureVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementEmergency responseOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Douwent’s grounding on Haisborough Sand examines incorrect waypoint selection, reliance on GPS, inadequate position monitoring and probable sleep during a lone bridge watch. The rudder was lost during refloating attempts. The report analyses emergency checklist failures and concealment of events, recommending improved onboard safety culture and watchkeeping.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Leadership and safety culture; safety culture; safety leadership.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.