Investigation Report
Near miss between ro-ro ferry Stena Superfast VII and Royal Navy submarine
Near miss between ro-ro ferry Stena Superfast VII and Royal Navy submarine
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsVessel collision
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresOperational supervisionRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
This investigation examines a North Channel near miss between Stena Superfast VII and a submerged Royal Navy submarine. It analyses inaccurate range and speed assessments, periscope watchkeeping supervision, electronic contact information and cancellation of a close quarters procedure. Reported actions address simulator training, procedural adherence and risk assessment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.