Investigation Report
Loss of propulsion and main electrical power on passenger cruise ship Canberra
Loss of propulsion and main electrical power on passenger cruise ship Canberra
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical SafetyMachinery and EquipmentMarine Operations
- Electrical safetyHuman factors
- Marine operationsNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentProcess pipework and pipelinesPumpsStorage tanksSwitchgear
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates Canberra’s power failure off the Isle of Wight following air ingress during fuel-tank changeover. Examines pump suction loss, electrical restoration difficulties, staff unfamiliarity, position fixing and delayed anchoring. Describes subsequent changes to reserve fuel arrangements, tank operating limits, emergency training and watchkeeping supervision.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: electrical safety, machinery and equipment, marine operations.