Investigation Report
Heavy weather damage to passenger cruise ship Pacific Star
Heavy weather damage to passenger cruise ship Pacific Star
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsStructural and Asset Integrity
- CorrosionStructural and asset integrityVessel flooding and foundering
- Inspection and maintenanceNavigation
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Pacific Star sustained heavy-weather damage after leaving Auckland in July 2007. The investigation examines hull leakage associated with pre-existing corrosion, forepeak ballast-tank coating deterioration and inaccessible ventilation-duct areas. It discusses weather precautions, passage-plan changes and survey shortcomings, with recommendations addressing survey preparation, accessibility and defect reporting.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines damage sustained by a passenger cruise ship in severe weather near Auckland.
Themes: marine operations, structural and asset integrity.