Investigation Report
Parting of mooring rope from container vessel Fremantle Express with loss of 1 life
Parting of mooring rope from container vessel Fremantle Express with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Human factorsMechanical failureMooring line snapback
- Inspection and maintenanceMooring operations
- Mooring fittingsMooring linesOperator displays and control interfacesWinch
- Competence and trainingPre-use checksRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines a fatal mooring-line recoil aboard Fremantle Express during berthing at Veracruz. It analyses snatch loading, pre-existing rope abrasion, restricted visibility from relocated winch controls and crew communication. Findings address rope retirement criteria, recognition of snap-back hazards, toolbox meetings and allocation of experienced crew to mooring stations.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Mooring line snapback; snap-back; snapback; mooring line recoil.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Mooring fittings; cleats; bollards.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation into a fatality following failure of a container vessel mooring rope during berthing.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations, vessel and mooring.