Investigation Report
Loss of control of powerboat Awesome with loss of 2 lives
Loss of control of powerboat Awesome with loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceNavigation
- HoseRotating machinery
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescuePreventive maintenance
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
MAIB investigates Awesome’s fatal loss of control near Little Thatch Island in the British Virgin Islands. A worn universal joint failed and the flailing drive shaft severed a hydraulic steering hose. The report examines lubrication, stepped-hull behaviour, seating, flotation devices, kill cords and rescue actions. Two occupants drowned; no recommendations were made.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation of a powerboat casualty involving loss of control and two fatalities.
Themes: marine operations.