Investigation Report
Person overboard during transfer from frigate HMS Westminster to passenger vessel Princess Rose
Person overboard during transfer from frigate HMS Westminster to passenger vessel Princess Rose
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- DrowningMechanical failureRisk management
- Personnel transfer
- Ladder
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A naval officer fell into the Thames during an underway transfer from HMS Westminster to Princess Rose. The connecting painter parted, trapping and tensioning the pilot ladder before its lower spreader failed. The synopsis identifies transfer arrangements and unattended vessel control as contributing factors, and describes subsequent guidance, training and recommendations.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
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.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.