Investigation Report
Grounding of motor pleasure yacht Choice
Grounding of motor pleasure yacht Choice
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and trainingFatigue managementOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Choice’s grounding on Blyth Sands in the Thames on 9 August 2001 during a team-building voyage. It examines position monitoring, passage planning, fatigue, student supervision and communication of concerns. Navigation aids and evacuation are discussed, with recommendations addressing watchkeeper rest, planning and wheelhouse training arrangements.
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: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
MAIB investigation of a marine casualty involving vessel grounding.
Themes: marine operations.