Investigation Report
Grounding of liquefied gas carrier Navigator Scorpio
Grounding of liquefied gas carrier Navigator Scorpio
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and trainingIndependent audit and verificationOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Navigator Scorpio’s grounding on Haisborough Sand on 3 January 2014. It examines incomplete passage planning, distraction during chart corrections, inadequate position monitoring, wind and tidal effects, insufficient bridge manning and ineffective audit follow-up. The vessel refloated undamaged, with no injuries or pollution; management subsequently strengthened training and navigation guidance.
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: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
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.