Investigation Report
Loss of cargo containers overboard from container ship Ever Smart
Loss of cargo containers overboard from container ship Ever Smart
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Dropped ObjectsMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceNavigation
- Operating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation into the loss of 42 containers from Ever Smart and damage to 34 others. It examines non-compliant stowage, container weight distribution, lashing arrangements and ship motion, alongside loading-computer warnings, heavy-weather navigation and equipment maintenance. The report attributes the collapse to a combination of factors.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: dropped objects, marine operations.