Investigation Report
Structural failure of general cargo vessel Swanland resulting in it sinking with loss of 6 lives
Structural failure of general cargo vessel Swanland resulting in it sinking with loss of 6 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Structural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring
- CorrosionDrowningRegulation and legislationStructural and asset integrityVessel flooding and foundering
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenance
- Personal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFunctional testingIndependent audit and verification
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Swanland’s structural failure and foundering in the Irish Sea, with six crew lost. It examines concentrated limestone loading, wave-induced stresses, probable corrosion-related weakening and survey and maintenance shortcomings. Wreck surveys and structural modelling inform the analysis, alongside practical assessment of immersion-suit dexterity, lifejacket compatibility and abandonment arrangements.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into structural failure of a general cargo vessel that sank, resulting in six fatalities.
Themes: structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.