Investigation Report
Large waves shipped over mooring deck of crude oil tanker FR8 Venture with 1 person injured and loss of 2 lives
Large waves shipped over mooring deck of crude oil tanker FR8 Venture with 1 person injured and loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Line of fireRisk management
- Marine operationsNavigation
- Emergency responseFirst aid and medical provisionOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of two fatalities and one serious injury when waves swept FR8 Venture’s forward mooring deck in the Pentland Firth. It examines departure timing, securing the vessel for sea and crew exposure in heavy weather, describes medical evacuation, and records amended company procedures and an MCA safety alert.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines large waves sweeping over an oil tanker’s mooring deck, causing injury and fatalities.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.