Investigation Report
Heavy weather encountered by passenger cruise ship Pacific Sun with 77 people injured
Heavy weather encountered by passenger cruise ship Pacific Sun with 77 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Emergency ResponseMarine Operations
- Line of fireSlips, trips and falls
- Navigation
- Emergency responsePositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Pacific Sun encountered heavy weather while returning to Auckland, injuring 77 passengers and crew, seven seriously. The synopsis examines vessel manoeuvring, reduced stabiliser effectiveness and injuries involving unsecured furnishings. It describes the response aboard and recommendations concerning securing arrangements, stabilisers and heavy-weather instructions.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: emergency response, marine operations.