Investigation Report
Safety warning about drivers remaining in vehicle cabs while ferries are at sea
Safety warning about drivers remaining in vehicle cabs while ferries are at sea
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsVehicles and Driving
- Crushing and pinch pointsFire
- Marine operations
- Exclusion zonesFire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This bulletin presents initial findings from freight vehicles toppling aboard European Causeway in heavy weather. At least six drivers remained in their cabs despite crew instructions; nobody was hurt. It explains vehicle-deck restrictions, potential delays to emergency response and fire suppression, and calls for coordinated action by ferry operators and hauliers.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Urgent safety lessons issued after shift and toppling of freight vehicles on board a ro-ro passenger ferry in heavy weather.
Themes: marine operations, vehicles and driving.