Investigation Report
Incorrect painter release hook connection causing rescue boat to fall from ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Bilbao with 2 people injured
Incorrect painter release hook connection causing rescue boat to fall from ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Bilbao with 2 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueLifting OperationsWorking at Height
- Falls from heightHuman factors
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipmentRescue craftRescue-craft davitWinch
- Functional testingHuman-centred designOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates a rescue boat falling during recovery alongside a berth in Cherbourg, injuring two crewmen, one seriously. Examination and tests established incorrect attachment of the forward suspension ring to the painter hook. The report analyses davit and hook behaviour, recovery instructions, lifejacket performance and possible modifications preventing incorrect connections.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Rescue-craft davit; FRC davit; rescue boat davit.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a rescue boat falling after its painter release hook was connected incorrectly, injuring two people.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, lifting operations, working at height.