Investigation Report
Grounding of general cargo vessel Kaami
Grounding of general cargo vessel Kaami
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingIndependent audit and verificationOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates Kaami’s grounding on Sgeir Graidach in the Little Minch, which caused extensive hull damage without injuries. Examines incomplete voyage planning, inappropriate electronic chart scales, disabled ECDIS safeguards, ineffective lookout integration and probable fatigue. Recommendations address second-navigator checks, navigational auditing and competence assurance.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.