Investigation Report
Two catastrophic engine failures, one resulting in a fire, on board ro-ro passenger ferry Wight Sky
Two catastrophic engine failures, one resulting in a fire, on board ro-ro passenger ferry Wight Sky
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- CorrosionFireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelinesRotating machineryValve
- Contractor managementFire protectionFunctional testingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Wight Sky’s August and December 2018 engine failures, extended to related fleet failures. It distinguishes lubrication loss from a factory bearing-cap assembly error and examines maintenance records, oil and coolant monitoring, contractor support, delayed declutching and missing engine protection. Effective crew response limited the consequences.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.