Investigation Report
Grounding of general cargo vessel Islay Trader
Grounding of general cargo vessel Islay Trader
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsLoss of station keepingVessel grounding
- Anchor handlingNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Islay Trader’s grounding off Margate after dragging anchor and attempting to reposition. It examines insufficient anchor cable for tidal conditions, neglected position monitoring, bridge workload and failure to seek the master’s assistance. Paper-chart navigation, radar monitoring and Schottel controls are discussed, with recommendations addressing anchorage planning and watchkeeping standards.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of station keeping; drive-off; drift-off.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.