Investigation Report
Person overboard from motor cruiser Diamond Emblem 1 with loss of 1 life
Person overboard from motor cruiser Diamond Emblem 1 with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- DrowningEntanglementHuman factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collision
- Marine operations
- Mooring linesOperator displays and control interfacesRotating machinery
- Competence and trainingFall preventionHuman-centred designRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal overboard accident involving a self-drive hire cruiser on the River Bure. Embankment impact threw a passenger into the water, where rope and propeller entanglement caused injuries and drowning. Analysis examines dual-helm controls, labelling, stern protection, handover competence, risk assessment and regulatory oversight.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
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.