Investigation Report
Loss of cargo containers overboard from container ship CMA CGM G. Washington
Loss of cargo containers overboard from container ship CMA CGM G. Washington
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Dropped ObjectsMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsHuman factorsLoss of vessel stabilityStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operationsNavigation
- Alarm managementOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
This investigation examines the loss of 137 containers from CMA CGM G. Washington in the North Pacific. Parametric rolling was assessed as almost certain. Analysis addresses container strength, twistlocks and lashings, loading-computer limits, verified gross mass and ineffective use of motion decision support, with recommendations concerning software approval and cargo planning.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: dropped objects, marine operations.