Investigation Report
Person overboard from motor tug Endurance while crossing to unmanned motor cruiser Sirius M with loss of 1 life
Person overboard from motor tug Endurance while crossing to unmanned motor cruiser Sirius M with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- DrowningFatigueRegulation and legislation
- Inspection and maintenanceNavigationPersonnel transferTowing
- Fall protection equipmentNavigation and positioning equipmentPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueIndependent audit and verificationRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal fall into the sea during an attempted transfer from Endurance to unmanned cruiser Sirius M after towline failure. Examines towline chafe, towing practice, unsuccessful recovery, flotation protection, likely fatigue effects and qualification deficiencies, alongside shortcomings in vessel surveys, certification scrutiny and port oversight.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.