Investigation Report
Safety warning about multiple cruise ship anchor failures
Safety warning about multiple cruise ship anchor failures
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Structural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring
- Mechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Anchor handlingInspection and maintenance
- Operating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Marine waters
Summary
MAIB examines multiple cruise ship anchor failures during prolonged anchoring off the UK south coast. Findings highlight accelerated wear and operation beyond anchoring system design limits. Safety lessons address cautious weather limits, rotating anchors, varying cable scope, brake checks, contingency planning and assessment of equipment suitability.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Summary
We have issued a safety bulletin to the cruise industry to highlight the importance of using anchoring equipment within its intended design parameters.
Themes: structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.