Investigation Report
Grounding of the ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama
Grounding of the ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates the grounding of CMA CGM Vasco de Gama in Southampton’s Thorn Channel during pilotage. The analysis examines an unsuitable track for prevailing conditions and manoeuvring limitations, unclear bridge responsibilities, passage planning and underused electronic navigation aids. It records refloating without damage, injuries or pollution, and subsequent training and pilot-assessment measures.
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: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
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
The investigation examines the circumstances surrounding an ultra-large container vessel grounding.
Themes: marine operations.