Investigation Report
Keel failure and capsize of sailing yacht Hooligan V with loss of 1 life
Keel failure and capsize of sailing yacht Hooligan V with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsStructural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring
- Loss of vessel stabilityMaterial fatigueStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Evacuation, escape and rescueIndependent audit and verification
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Hooligan V’s keel detachment and fatal capsize during a delivery voyage. Metallurgical and design analyses identified fatigue failure, inadequate safety factors and adverse effects from added bulb weight. The synopsis describes escape and rescue, subsequent keel redesign, and recommendations concerning design assurance and documented construction standards.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines keel failure and subsequent capsize of a sailing yacht, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: marine operations, structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.