Investigation Report
Parting of hawser during towing operation on workboat Llanddwyn Island with loss of 1 life
Parting of hawser during towing operation on workboat Llanddwyn Island with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Line of fireMechanical failure
- Towing
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB synopsis of a fatal towing accident aboard Llanddwyn Island while moving a dredger in Roscoff, France. It identifies a failed chain in the hawser, exposure within its snap-back zone, absent written procedures and outdated risk assessments. Recommendations address skipper qualifications, towing training, charter-party information exchange and safe systems of work.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation into a hawser failure during towing that resulted in a fatality.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.