Investigation Report
Grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Earl Granville
Grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Earl Granville
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and founderingVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPumps
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFatigue managementFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Earl Granville’s grounding near Cherbourg examines an easterly approach, changing tidal currents and delayed calling of the master. It assesses extensive hull damage, flooding, stability concerns and inadequate emergency arrangements. Recommendations address navigation aids, officers’ rest, revised stability information and practical emergency exercises.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The investigation examines the circumstances surrounding a passenger ferry grounding.
Themes: marine operations.