Investigation Report
Grounding of general cargo vessel Fri Ocean
Grounding of general cargo vessel Fri Ocean
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsVessel flooding and founderingVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementFatigue managementOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Fri Ocean’s grounding south of Tobermory on 14 June 2013 after the lone watchkeeper fell asleep. It examines bridge design, unstimulating navigation, possible fatigue, absent lookout provision and ineffective alarm safeguards. Recommendations address watchkeeping, crew rest, navigational instructions and verification of the manager’s policy.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
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.
Summary
MAIB investigation of a marine casualty involving vessel grounding.
Themes: marine operations.