Investigation Report
Grounding of ro-ro freight ferry Arrow
Grounding of ro-ro freight ferry Arrow
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Arrow’s grounding in Aberdeen Harbour during thick fog examines bridge-team workload, restricted-visibility preparations and radar navigation. It analyses electronic chart system limitations, console ergonomics, passage planning and harbour arrangements. Simulator trials demonstrated benefits from separating steering and navigation. The ferry was refloated without injuries or pollution.
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: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
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.
Themes: marine operations.