Investigation Report
Grounding of product tanker Stolt Tern
Grounding of product tanker Stolt Tern
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRisk managementVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Competence and trainingRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Stolt Tern grounded while entering Holyhead with a pilot aboard. The investigation examines manoeuvring characteristics, tidal effects, helm and bow-thruster use, bridge teamwork and safety-management shortcomings. It identifies weaknesses in port risk assessment and pilot monitoring, and records actions and recommendations addressing passing distance, pilot standards and information exchange.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
MAIB investigation of a marine casualty involving vessel grounding.
Themes: marine operations.