Investigation Report
Safety warning issued following Egyptian liveaboard dive boat accidents in the Red Sea resulting in the loss of life
Safety warning issued following Egyptian liveaboard dive boat accidents in the Red Sea resulting in the loss of life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- DivingMarine Operations
- FireLoss of vessel stabilityStructural and asset integrityVessel flooding and foundering
- Marine operations
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFire protectionSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This MAIB bulletin examines three Egyptian liveaboard dive boat casualties in the Red Sea. It identifies inadequate stability, deficient lifesaving and fire protection arrangements, obstructed escape provisions and poor briefings and crew training. Customers are advised to use recognised vendors offering safety assurance and request thorough onboard briefings before departure.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This bulletin urges prospective customers intending to stay on liveaboard vessels to book through reputable vendors only.
Themes: diving, marine operations.