Investigation Report
Keel failure and capsize of charter yacht Tyger of London
Keel failure and capsize of charter yacht Tyger of London
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsStructural and Asset Integrity
- Loss of vessel stabilityMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Personal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueManagement of change
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Tyger of London’s sudden capsize following keel failure. It examines departures from the designer’s drawings, inadequate welding and concealed structural connections that prevented in-service inspection. The report also considers lifejacket use, inaccessible emergency equipment, rescue by St Barbara V and subsequent safety actions.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations, structural and asset integrity.