Topic
Vessel Grounding
Vessel contact with seabed or grounding casualties and risks.
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All 206 in search- 202613 Aug
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80)
Investigation of Silver Cloud II’s grounding and subsequent loss near Lochinver. The skipper fell asleep during a lone navigational watch, very likely through acute fatigue exacerbated by illness and inadequate rest. Analysis examines watch alarm limitations and crew abandonment; regular safety drills likely helped the three crew escape without injury.
- 20267 May
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream (LH 147)
MAIB investigates Crystal Stream’s grounding and subsequent loss near Barmore Island, Scotland. The lone watchkeeper fell asleep; severe fatigue from accumulated sleep debt was highly likely. The report examines flooding, ineffective watchkeeping, delayed liferaft evacuation and inadequate safety management, recommending improved watchkeeping procedures and fleetwide fatigue management.
- 20254 Dec
Vessel ran aground
A vessel grounded in a narrow channel at low tide during a short voyage, then refloated without damage, injury or pollution. The flash examines shortcomings in passage planning and watchkeeping, including bridge distractions and overconfidence in familiar waters. Lessons emphasise approved passage plans, briefings, tidal knowledge and under-keel clearance.
- 20252 Oct
Grounding and subsequent loss of the dive support vessel Jean Elaine
Investigation of Jean Elaine’s grounding and subsequent loss in Saint Peter’s Pool, Orkney, during scientific diving support. It examines inadequate passage planning, reliance on an unapproved tablet navigation application, ineffective coordination and unchecked certification. Poor hull condition likely contributed to failure after grounding; university and project procedures were subsequently revised.
- 20253 Jul
Grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain
Investigation into Sustain’s grounding in Loch Broom and subsequent constructive total loss. It examines the skipper’s accumulated sleep debt, overnight repairs, lone watchkeeping and navigation by eye using a magnetic-compass autopilot. Unimplemented risk controls, absent watch alarms and inadequate passage planning are analysed; the crew were evacuated unharmed.
- 202527 Feb
Grounding and capsize of creel fishing vessel Lexi Rose with loss of 1 life
Investigation into the fatal grounding and capsize of Lexi Rose at Melrose Point. The report examines likely outboard lower-unit impact damage, loss of propulsion in swell, and constraints on single-handed emergency actions. It discusses distress radio use, anchoring limitations and the survival benefits of wearing a personal flotation device.
- 2025
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2025
A marine safety digest examining merchant, fishing and recreational vessel casualties, including collisions, groundings, fires, capsizes and people entering the water. Case lessons address navigation, mooring, towage, maintenance and emergency preparedness, with detailed discussion of flotation-device entanglement, battery charging, fuel hoses and vessel modifications. Reproduced bulletins and flyers provide further incident-specific learning.
- 202424 Oct
Grounding and subsequent loss of stern trawler Ocean Maid
Investigation of Ocean Maid’s grounding at Cairnbulg Point and subsequent loss. It examines unattended watchkeeping, reliance on past tracks across two chart plotters, impaired night vision and likely effects of insufficient sleep. The report analyses navigation competence, risk assessment and the prompt abandonment and rescue of all four crew.
- 2024Aug
CHIRP Superyacht FEEDBACK 7 (August 2024)
Six superyacht reports examine tender lifting-point failure, fouled anchors near a lee shore, an open shell door, a fall during window cleaning and unsafe diving arrangements. Commentary emphasises thorough risk assessment, properly completed work permits, reliable equipment, crew communication and isolation during underwater maintenance.
- 202425 Jul
Grounding and subsequent loss of commercial swim event support vessel Channel Queen
Investigation of Channel Queen’s grounding on the Varvassi wreck during an Isle of Wight relay swim on 20 July 2023. It examines inadequate passage planning, ineffective navigation equipment use, the qualified skipper’s departure and divided attention at the helm. Recommendations address qualified crewing and chart-based passage planning; flooding led to beaching and abandonment.
- 202422 May
Grounding of roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Alfred
Investigation of Alfred’s grounding at Swona Island on 5 July 2022, which injured 41 people. The master almost certainly fell asleep while steering close inshore. Analysis examines passage planning, ECDIS use, bridge staffing, fatigue management, emergency response and vehicle securing, alongside shortcomings in audits and surveys.
- 2024
CHIRP Annual Digest 2024
This annual compilation brings together anonymised maritime incident reports and commentary on crew welfare, vessel design, engineering, deck work and navigation. Cases examine enclosed-space entry, mooring injuries, pilot ladders, machinery hazards and groundings. Discussion emphasises leadership, communication, work permits, training and lessons for conventional and autonomous vessel operations.
- 2024
CHIRP Maritime FEEDBACK 75 (Summer 2024)
Confidential maritime reports examine commercial pressure over damaged anchors, laundry and cargo fires, machinery and mooring hand injuries, inadequate provisions and a grounding. Commentary addresses escalation of concerns, bridge coordination, laundry practices, dangerous-goods stowage, machinery isolation and guarding, and keeping hands clear during mooring.
- 2024
CHIRP Superyacht FEEDBACK 5 (Winter 2024)
Five superyacht reports examine a night-time tender grounding, suspected lithium-ion battery thermal runaway, swimmers endangered by propulsion start-up, unsecured shipboard appliances and failure to wear a tender kill cord. Commentary addresses passage planning, communication, crew training, appliance securing and proposed kill-cord interlocks, retaining uncertainty about the battery fault.
- 202330 Nov
Grounding of general cargo vessel BBC Marmara
Investigation of BBC Marmara’s grounding at Eilean Trodday examines a sleeping watch officer, alcohol consumption, absent lookout and disabled bridge watch alarm. It analyses electronic passage planning, ineffective shipboard management and falsified records, alongside distracted coastguard monitoring. Recommendations address crew resources and coastguard cognitive performance.
- 202312 Jun
MAIB: Who is in control?
A ferry nearly grounded after confusion over transfer of propulsion control between bridge consoles. The crew regained control by zeroing the joysticks and repeating the command sequence. The flash highlights poorly visible control displays, unambiguous console indications, careful consideration of modifications and familiarity with documented recovery procedures.
- 2023Jan
CHIRP Superyacht FEEDBACK 1 (January 2023)
This first superyacht incident digest examines backstay entrapment, tender grounding, unfamiliar steering controls, unsafe recovery from the water, an uncontrolled anchor chain and a fatal jet-ski collision. Commentary addresses communication, equipment familiarisation, control testing and the pressures that undermine captains’ safety decisions, alongside crew welfare and medical support.
- 2023
CHIRP Maritime FEEDBACK 70 (Spring 2023)
This maritime incident digest examines single points of safety failure through reports of grounding, steering loss, unsafe fendering, towing difficulties, coercion, obstructed access, collision, maintenance injury, lifting failure and battery fire. Commentary addresses bridge teamwork, workload, isolation, inspection access and emergency arrangements, with practical lessons for vessel crews and managers.
- 2023
CHIRP Ports and Harbours Feedback summer 2023
This inaugural ports and harbours digest analyses five reports involving a quayside ladder fall, failed moorings and collisions, ferry traffic conflict, a trapped mooring launch and container-ship grounding. Commentary examines safe access, casualty recovery, bollard capacity, wind loading, navigation aids and communication between port authorities, pilots and vessel crews.
- 2023
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2023
This marine accident digest examines merchant shipping, commercial fishing and recreational boating casualties. Cases address navigation, machinery maintenance, lifting, fires and people overboard. Lessons emphasise clear control indications, practical recovery drills, effective firefighting arrangements and implementation of risk assessments, with reproduced fishing safety flyers discussing personal distress beacons.
- 2022Dec
CHIRP Maritime FEEDBACK 69
This maritime digest examines unsafe pilot boarding arrangements, helm execution, substandard ship conditions, collision avoidance, a crushed mooring launch and yacht grounding. Commentary emphasises closed-loop communication, challenging unsafe directions and port coordination. A separate article explores links between fishing crews’ working conditions, labour exploitation and safety.
- 202226 Sep
American P&I Club: Vessel grounding – fatigue was a factor
A towing vessel pulling a deck barge grounded on a shoal after the Mate fell asleep on watch. The flash discusses disrupted rest, inaccurate work/rest records and unused ECDIS alarms. Lessons emphasise adequate rest, honest recording of working hours, assistance when struggling to remain alert and correct alarm settings.
- 2022
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2022
This multi-case marine digest examines collisions, groundings, machinery failures, fires and people entering the water across merchant, fishing and leisure vessels. Lessons address bridge teamwork, maintenance isolation, pilot-ladder securing, risk assessment and emergency preparedness. Reproduced bulletins and flyers discuss vehicle-deck crushing, collision avoidance and fishing-vessel survival.
- 2022
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2022
A collection of marine accident lessons covering merchant ships, fishing vessels and recreational craft. Cases examine groundings, fires, towing and lifting failures, flooding, capsize and people overboard. Reproduced bulletins and flyers discuss blocked CO2 pilot hoses, vessel stability, flotation and distress alerting, alongside navigation, training and equipment checks.
- 202116 Dec
Grounding of chemical tanker Key Bora
Investigates Key Bora’s grounding near Kyleakin pier, Scotland, with hull damage and ballast tank flooding but no injury or pollution. Examines inaccurate survey data used for passage planning, ineffective ECDIS use, bridge resource management and deficiencies in pier safety governance, alongside subsequent actions and recommendations.
- 202125 Nov
Vessel ran aground causing major hull damage
A vessel grounded while overtaking near shallow water, damaging its hull and propulsion system and leaking approximately 40 litres of hydraulic oil. The flash identifies an unvalidated passage plan, missing ECDIS danger information and poor understanding of safety depth contours. Actions included revised voyage checklists and updated bridge personnel training.
- 20216 Aug
Sinking of the wooden hulled motorboat Globetrotter with loss of 1 life
Investigation of Globetrotter’s foundering off Fleetwood during a recreational angling trip, with one drowning after anchor-rope entanglement. The report examines poor wooden-hull condition, probable grounding damage, inadequate passage planning and emergency preparedness. It discusses bilge pumping, flotation devices, liferaft provision and rescue difficulties; the exact source of water ingress remained unestablished.
- 202130 Jul
MAIB: Grounding of general cargo vessel Kaami
This safety flash summarises MAIB findings on Kaami’s grounding in Scotland’s Little Minch. It highlights shortcomings in voyage planning, passage monitoring, ECDIS training and safety management safeguards. Recommendations address watchkeeper numbers to minimise fatigue hazards, guidance on ECDIS and bridge lookouts, and internal navigation audits. No injuries or pollution occurred.
- 20211 Jul
Grounding of ro-ro freight ferry Arrow
Investigation of Arrow’s grounding in Aberdeen Harbour during thick fog examines bridge-team workload, restricted-visibility preparations and radar navigation. It analyses electronic chart system limitations, console ergonomics, passage planning and harbour arrangements. Simulator trials demonstrated benefits from separating steering and navigation. The ferry was refloated without injuries or pollution.
- 20212 Jun
Grounding of general cargo vessel Kaami
Investigates Kaami’s grounding on Sgeir Graidach in the Little Minch, which caused extensive hull damage without injuries. Examines incomplete voyage planning, inappropriate electronic chart scales, disabled ECDIS safeguards, ineffective lookout integration and probable fatigue. Recommendations address second-navigator checks, navigational auditing and competence assurance.
- 202130 Mar
Case study: Lone watchkeeping grounding at night
This flash examines Priscilla’s night-time grounding after drifting south of its planned track on autopilot. The watch officer spent about two hours watching mobile-phone videos without monitoring progress. Lessons emphasise attentive navigation, risk assessment before using a sole lookout, and configuring electronic navigation aids to warn of danger.
- 2021
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2021
A collection of merchant, fishing and recreational vessel cases examines navigation errors, mooring hazards, machinery fires, flooding and immersion. Lessons address task planning, supervision, maintenance, enclosed-space precautions and emergency readiness. Appendices list investigations and reports and reproduce provisional guidance on anchor failures during prolonged cruise-ship anchoring.
- 2020Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2020
A collection of marine accident lessons covering merchant vessels, commercial fishing and recreational craft. Cases examine collisions, grounding, machinery failures, overboard accidents, scalding and fire. Discussions address navigation information, lifejackets, maintenance checks and recovery arrangements. An appended provisional bulletin considers precautions for condensed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems.
- 202012 Aug
Grounding and recovery of container feeder vessel Thea II and tug Svitzer Josephine
Investigation of the grounding and recovery of Thea II and Svitzer Josephine in the Humber following propulsion failure. It examines anchor deployment, tug positional awareness, navigation practices and salvage delays arising from managers’ limited situational awareness. The report also analyses discarded towline fouling and recommends reviewing the ship manager’s emergency response arrangements.
- 202015 Apr
Grounding of ro-ro freight vessel Seatruck Performance
This flash summarises MAIB findings on Seatruck Performance’s grounding in Carlingford Lough. It highlights unconsidered squat, shallow-water effects, inadequate bridge support and incomplete use of electronic navigation aids. Recommendations address passage planning, electronic navigation and bridge resource management training. The ferry returned without assistance; no injuries or pollution were reported.
- 2020Apr
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2020
A collection of lessons from accidents involving merchant vessels, fishing boats and recreational craft. Cases examine distracted navigation, grounding, machinery fires, hazardous tank atmospheres, cargo handling and overboard emergencies. Discussions cover passage planning, maintenance, atmospheric testing, lifejacket performance and emergency drills, retaining uncertainty where accident causes remain unresolved.
- 202020 Mar
Grounding and loss of fishing vessel Coelleira
Investigation of Coelleira’s grounding at Ve Skerries, Shetland, and subsequent loss following unsuccessful salvage. It examines inadequate passage planning, ineffective lookout and position monitoring, electronic navigation limitations and possible fatigue. All 15 crew were evacuated without injury. Recommendations address future watchkeeping, rest requirements and electronic chart coverage and updating.
- 202020 Feb
Collision between ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon and moored yacht Greylag
These annexes assemble ferry navigation risk assessments, a chief officer training form and Cowes Harbour directions. They address restricted visibility, collision and grounding risks, tidal manoeuvring, radar and ECDIS use, bridge communications and competence assessment, alongside precautions for vessels rafted at Shepards Marina.
- 201912 Nov
Grounding of bulk carrier Kuzma Minin at Falmouth
This flash summarises Kuzma Minin’s grounding in Falmouth Bay after its anchor dragged in strong winds. Anchor fouling interrupted attempts to put to sea. Financial constraints influenced the decision to remain anchored, while absent P&I insurance hindered salvage arrangements. Lessons emphasise adequate vessel resources and insurance.
- 20192 Oct
Grounding of general cargo vessel Priscilla
Investigation of Priscilla’s grounding on Pentland Skerries examines uncorrected track deviation, an unsafe alternative route, distracted watchkeeping and inadequate navigational warnings. It analyses passage planning, ECDIS settings, lookout arrangements and coastguard intervention, using AIS reconstruction and bridge simulation. Significant hull damage occurred, without pollution or injury; periodic sleep remained possible rather than established.
- 2019Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2019
A collection of marine accident lessons spanning merchant shipping, commercial fishing and recreational boating. Cases examine collisions, grounding, machinery failures, falls, fires and people overboard. Discussions emphasise passage planning, bridge teamwork, equipment maintenance, lifejackets, realistic recovery arrangements and emergency drills, with reproduced bulletins on vehicle-deck safety and retractable ballast securing.
- 201931 Jul
Grounding of bulk carrier Kuzma Minin
Investigation of Kuzma Minin’s grounding in Falmouth Bay after its anchor dragged in strong winds and swell. It examines limited fuel and lubricating oil supplies, distraction from a fouled anchor, and harbour-led refloating. The report also analyses how absent insurance and owner support complicated salvage arrangements and financial responsibility.
- 2019Apr
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2019
A marine accident digest examining merchant, fishing and recreational vessel casualties. Cases address collisions, groundings, mooring equipment failures, fires, flooding and fatal water-entry accidents. Lessons discuss passage planning, equipment testing, alarm accuracy, emergency arrangements and risk assessment. A reproduced bulletin examines oxygen deficiency during refrigerated salt-water tank entry.
- 201921 Feb
Contact and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Kent
Investigation annexes trace Pride of Kent’s manoeuvring from a berth through contact and grounding. The chronology records reduced port-engine shaft speed, loss of a bow thruster, transfer of steering control and rudder synchronisation. A separate annex presents wind speed and direction using the ship’s anemometer data.
- 201924 Jan
Grounding of general cargo vessel Celtica Hav
Investigation of Celtica Hav’s grounding on a training wall in the River Neath approaches, causing hull damage and flooding. It examines deficient pilotage planning, ineffective master/pilot information exchange and unused electronic navigation capabilities. Emergency pumping and delayed coastguard notification are assessed, with recommendations addressing pilotage plans, checklists and position monitoring.
- 2018Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2018
A collection of marine accident lessons covering merchant vessels, fishing boats and recreational craft. Cases examine navigation errors, flooding, machinery failures, fires, scalding, overboard emergencies and carbon monoxide poisoning. Discussion addresses electronic chart checks, alarm use, maintenance, risk assessment and practised emergency procedures, with appended rescue-line and yacht-keel safety bulletins.
- 201827 Jun
Grounding and loss of commercially operated yacht CV24
Investigation of CV24’s grounding and loss off Cape Peninsula during the Clipper round the world race. It examines positional awareness, competing navigation and deck-supervision demands, electronic chart access, passage planning, manning and safety management. The crew were rescued uninjured; recommendations address navigation procedures, training and organisational assurance.
- 201820 Jun
Grounding of general cargo vessel Ruyter
Investigation of Ruyter’s grounding at Rathlin Island examines an unattended bridge, disabled watch alarms and absent night lookout. It analyses alcohol consumption, inadequate company oversight and normalised departures from watchkeeping instructions. Hull damage caused flooding; the vessel refloated without assistance. Subsequent company action included random alcohol testing and crew reporting empowerment.
- 20189 May
Grounding of general cargo vessel Islay Trader
Investigation of Islay Trader’s grounding off Margate after dragging anchor and attempting to reposition. It examines insufficient anchor cable for tidal conditions, neglected position monitoring, bridge workload and failure to seek the master’s assistance. Paper-chart navigation, radar monitoring and Schottel controls are discussed, with recommendations addressing anchorage planning and watchkeeping standards.
- 20189 May
Vessel ran aground following error on chart
A vessel grounded by the stern on an uncharted sand hill while leaving a port approach channel. Investigation identified chart errors and indications of buoy movement. The flash highlights echo-sounder limitations, draught monitoring, reporting navigational discrepancies and berth-to-berth passage planning. Tug recovery and subsequent inspections found no severe hull damage.
- 201826 Apr
Groundings made by bulk carrier Ocean Prefect
Investigates Ocean Prefect’s two groundings at Umm Al Qaywayn on 10 and 11 June 2017. Analysis examines tidal set, limited local pilot knowledge, passage monitoring, inadequate survey information and misleading channel marks. The second grounding breached three ballast tanks. Agreed port improvements and company actions resulted in no recommendations.
- 2018Apr
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2018
A collection of marine accident lessons covering merchant, fishing and recreational vessels. Cases examine collisions, groundings, flooding, fires and personnel injuries, with attention to navigation, towing, maintenance and emergency readiness. Equipment-specific discussions include pilot-ladder deterioration, bilge-pump blockage, carbon monoxide alarms and safety-tether hook deformation under lateral loading.
- 201725 Oct
Grounding of the ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama
Investigates the grounding of CMA CGM Vasco de Gama in Southampton’s Thorn Channel during pilotage. The analysis examines an unsuitable track for prevailing conditions and manoeuvring limitations, unclear bridge responsibilities, passage planning and underused electronic navigation aids. It records refloating without damage, injuries or pollution, and subsequent training and pilot-assessment measures.
- 201719 Oct
Grounding of bulk carrier Muros
Investigation of Muros’s grounding on Haisborough Sand examines an unapproved revised passage plan, electronic chart scale, disabled warning functions and reduced watchkeeper alertness. ECDIS replay and simulations explored route checking and safety-contour alarm behaviour. Rudder damage required towing for repair; no injuries or pollution occurred.
- 201713 Sep
Loss of control and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Hebrides
Investigation of Hebrides’ loss of propeller pitch control approaching Lochmaddy, followed by pontoon damage, grounding and pier contact. It examines actuator setscrew loosening, missing maintenance instructions, unimplemented control upgrades and difficulties coordinating emergency actions. Recommendations address propulsion-failure drills, contingency planning and handling manufacturers’ advice.
- 20176 Sep
Grounding of semi-submersible rig Transocean Winner after the loss of tow from tug ALP Forward
Investigation of Transocean Winner’s grounding off the Isle of Lewis after loss of tow from ALP Forward. Analysis examines weather-driven loss of control, deteriorated wire rope, catenary and shock loading, missing windage information, passage planning and emergency towing limitations. Recommendations address towing procedures, reporting and tow-line maintenance.
- 201729 Jun
Grounding and evacuation of domestic passenger vessel Surprise
Investigation of Surprise’s grounding at Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly, and the safe evacuation of 48 passengers. The report examines inadequate passage planning, visual navigation in an intertidal area, outdated electronic charts and subsequent flooding. It identifies gaps in emergency procedures, safety management and local licensing assessments.
- 201725 May
Grounding of passenger vessel Royal Iris of the Mersey
The investigation examines a passenger ferry grounding on a submerged derelict dolphin near Eastham locks. Visual navigation, attention to a departing dredger and a changed approach reduced the safety margin. It reviews position monitoring, chart inaccuracies that did not contribute, effective flood containment and passenger evacuation, and subsequent navigational improvements.
- 201629 Nov
Don’t lose your tow in heavy weather
This safety flash highlights planning for significant towing operations through the groundings of Kulluk in Alaska and Transocean Winter near the Isle of Lewis. It points readers to investigations and a workgroup report addressing towage of mobile offshore drilling units in high-latitude environments, with wider relevance to offshore engineering.
- 201616 Nov
Grounding and capsize of berthed trawler Saint Christophe 1 resulting in loss of the vessel
This investigation examines two French trawlers grounding at Dartmouth while sheltering from bad weather. Saint Christophe 1 capsized and flooded; Sagittaire’s crew arrested its list with chains. Findings address the sloping berth, misunderstood warnings, deficient watertight closures, missing harbour charts and ineffective implementation of port risk controls.
- 20163 Nov
Man overboard from potter Harvester resulting in vessel sinking with loss of 2 lives
Investigation into Harvester’s grounding and loss after both fishermen probably went overboard while shooting pots near Ramsey Island. One died from drowning; the other remained missing. The report examines presumed working arrangements, separation from running gear, flotation devices, cold-water immersion, personal locator beacons and the value of AIS tracks for searches.
- 2016Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2016
This digest draws preventive lessons from merchant, fishing and recreational vessel accidents. Cases examine groundings, collisions, capsizing, flooding, machinery injuries and fires. Analysis addresses passage planning, bridge communication, maintenance, risk assessment and emergency checklists, alongside flotation equipment and distress beacons. A reproduced bulletin discusses carbon monoxide poisoning aboard a motor cruiser.
- 201630 Jun
Grounding and flooding of scallop dredger St Apollo
Investigation of St Apollo’s grounding in the Sound of Mull and subsequent flooding during a falling tide. The report examines position monitoring, autopilot heading inputs, watchkeeper competence and alertness, abandonment and watertight closures. The reported loss of heading control remained unresolved; the vessel was salvaged but declared a constructive total loss.
- 201616 Jun
Grounding of passenger cruise ship Hamburg
Investigation of Hamburg’s grounding on New Rocks shoal in the Sound of Mull. It examines inadequate passage planning, paper-chart and ECDIS practices, bridge staffing, supervision and communication, alongside post-grounding decisions and emergency checklist use. Hull and propulsion damage required repairs; no injuries occurred. Actions taken resulted in no formal recommendations.
- 201631 Mar
Listing, flooding and grounding of vehicle carrier Hoegh Osaka
This safety flash summarises MAIB findings on Hoegh Osaka’s listing, flooding and grounding after departure from Southampton. Inadequate stability went unidentified before sailing; shifting cargo breached the hull. It emphasises accurate loading-computer inputs and sufficient time for pre-departure stability calculations. All crew were safely evacuated.
- 201616 Mar
Listing, flooding and grounding of vehicle carrier Hoegh Osaka
Investigation of Hoegh Osaka’s stability loss, flooding and grounding in the Solent. It examines cargo distribution, inaccurate cargo and ballast data, omitted cargo centres of gravity and missing departure stability verification. Independent modelling informed the analysis; cargo shift was most likely consequential. The report also reviews securing arrangements, evacuation and revised operational procedures.
- 201519 Nov
Grounding of general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways
Investigation of Lysblink Seaways’ grounding near Kilchoan on 18 February 2015. Alcohol impaired the sole watchkeeper’s situational awareness. The report examines absent lookouts, disabled bridge watch alarms, inadequately configured electronic chart safeguards, deficient passage planning and persistent safety-management non-compliance. It records fleet-wide corrective action and makes no recommendations.
- 201521 Sep
Grounding and flooding of ferry – complacency
This safety flash summarises MAIB findings on Commodore Clipper’s grounding and flooding in the Channel Islands in July 2014. It highlights inadequate passage planning, overlooked tidal, squat and chart-data factors, complacency in repetitive ferry operations, delayed damage checks, ineffective electronic navigation settings and alarms, and deficiencies in port-authority risk assessment.
- 20156 Aug
Grounding and flooding of ro-ro ferry Commodore Clipper
Investigation of Commodore Clipper’s grounding near Guernsey examines inadequate passage planning, tidal effects, squat and survey uncertainty. It analyses ineffective ECDIS settings and alarms, bridge-team working, delayed damage assessment and shortcomings in pilotage safety management. Hull breaches caused flooding contained within double-bottom spaces; no injuries or pollution were reported.
- 20159 Jul
Grounding of general cargo ship Vectis Eagle
Investigation of Vectis Eagle’s grounding during entry to Gijon harbour. It examines an early turn near a breakwater, unverified steering failure, inadequate bridge teamwork and the master’s concealment of the accident. Recommendations address master–pilot exchanges, bridge support, preservation of voyage recorder data and honest incident reporting.
- 201523 Jun
Aberdeen harbour: Annual summary of marine safety reports for 2013
This safety flash introduces the Marine Safety Forum’s summary of 30 recorded incidents involving vessel movements at Aberdeen harbour during 2013. Collisions, vessel contact or grounding accounted for 47% of reported incidents, while human error was identified as a cause in 75%. The full report is available on request.
- 201511 Feb
Contact made by scallop dredger Diamond with rock resulting in vessel sinking with loss of 1 life
Investigation of Diamond’s grounding and rapid sinking in West Burra Firth, Shetland, with one crewman dying. It examines navigation outside the safe channel, hull damage and non-watertight subdivision, drug-related impairment, survival equipment and missing sea survival training. A dive survey documented damage; no recommendations were made.
- 2014Nov
Grounding of liquefied gas carrier Navigator Scorpio
Investigation of Navigator Scorpio’s grounding on Haisborough Sand on 3 January 2014. It examines incomplete passage planning, distraction during chart corrections, inadequate position monitoring, wind and tidal effects, insufficient bridge manning and ineffective audit follow-up. The vessel refloated undamaged, with no injuries or pollution; management subsequently strengthened training and navigation guidance.
- 2014Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2014
A collection of marine accident accounts and preventive lessons covering merchant vessels, fishing boats and small craft. Cases examine groundings, collisions, fires, flooding, mooring injuries and rescue difficulties. Discussions address navigation equipment, watchkeeping fatigue, crew coordination, emergency drills and equipment readiness, with an appended bulletin on oxygen depletion and unsafe rescue attempts.
- 2014Sep
Grounding of oil/chemical tanker Ovit
Investigation of Ovit’s grounding on the Varne Bank examines unsafe passage planning, inadequate supervision, ineffective ECDIS use and coastguard alerting arrangements. Electronic navigation analysis and simulator reconstruction inform findings on safety settings, alarm configuration and training. The tanker refloated on the rising tide, with no injuries or pollution.
- 2014May
Dragging anchor and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Alegra
Investigation of Stena Alegra’s anchor dragging and grounding off Karlskrona on 28 October 2013. The report examines anchoring equipment limitations, severe yawing, anchorage appraisal, contingency planning and conflicting engine-readiness expectations. Recommendations address anchoring guidance, early preventive action and masters’ handovers concerning vessel capabilities.
- 2014Apr
Grounding and sinking of large private motor yacht Isamar
This simplified investigation examines Isamar’s grounding off Corsica and subsequent sinking. It identifies reliance on outdated electronic charts at an unsuitable scale and the absence of appropriate passage planning. Unclosed watertight openings and ineffective pumping accelerated flooding; passengers and crew abandoned the yacht without injury.
- 2014Apr
Grounding of general cargo vessel Danio
Investigation of Danio’s grounding off Longstone on 16 March 2013 after its lone bridge watchkeeper fell asleep. The report examines cumulative fatigue, falsified rest records, absent lookouts, a disabled watch alarm and over-reliance on electronic charts. It addresses safe manning and auditing of actual onboard practice; no pollution occurred.
- 2014Feb
Grounding of twin-rig stern trawler Prospect and subsequent sinking while under tow
Investigation of Prospect’s grounding at Skibby Baas and subsequent foundering during towage at Lerwick Harbour. It examines inadequate passage planning and monitoring, telephone distraction, possible alcohol effects, flooding and uncertain stability. Recommendations address navigation refresher training, compliant electronic charts, watchkeeping practices and monthly emergency drills. No injuries or pollution occurred.
- 2014Jan
Grounding of general cargo vessel Douwent
Investigation of Douwent’s grounding on Haisborough Sand examines incorrect waypoint selection, reliance on GPS, inadequate position monitoring and probable sleep during a lone bridge watch. The rudder was lost during refloating attempts. The report analyses emergency checklist failures and concealment of events, recommending improved onboard safety culture and watchkeeping.
- 2013Dec
Grounding of general cargo vessel Fri Ocean
Investigation of Fri Ocean’s grounding south of Tobermory on 14 June 2013 after the lone watchkeeper fell asleep. It examines bridge design, unstimulating navigation, possible fatigue, absent lookout provision and ineffective alarm safeguards. Recommendations address watchkeeping, crew rest, navigational instructions and verification of the manager’s policy.
- 2013Oct
Contact made by bulk carrier Amber with moored barges and its subsequent grounding
Investigates Amber’s contact with moored craft and subsequent grounding in Gravesend Reach during departure in dense fog. Examines bridge-team role allocation, radar availability and unfamiliarity, master–pilot communication and tug operations. It also assesses premature refloating attempts and sets out recommendations addressing training, operational procedures and damage assessment.
- 2013Jun
Grounding of dry cargo vessel Beaumont
Beaumont grounded at Cabo Negro, Spain, after its chief officer fell asleep while alone on watch. The investigation identifies insufficient stimulation and probable fatigue, alongside ineffective use of navigational alarms and lookouts. It examines work and rest arrangements, bridge safeguards and subsequent changes to the manager’s safety management system.
- 2013May
Grounding of feeder container vessel Coastal Isle
Investigation of Coastal Isle’s grounding at Bute during passage from Belfast to Greenock. The report examines an unattended bridge, unused watch alarms, fraudulent competency certification, delayed notification of shore authorities and disabled voyage recording. Recommendations address recorder functionality and certification, preservation of accident data and verification of seafarers’ qualifications.
- 2013May
Grounding of general cargo vessel Carrier
Investigates Carrier’s grounding at Raynes Jetty, North Wales, during departure in severe weather. Examines delayed departure decisions, mooring-line chafing, propulsion limitations, misunderstood weather forecasts and deficient jetty risk management. The report also analyses helicopter rescue difficulties and discusses improvements to marine operating guidance and training.
- 2013Apr
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2013
This marine accident digest examines merchant vessels, fishing vessels and small craft through separate casualty narratives and practical lessons. Cases address navigation, flooding, fire, lifting, access and persons overboard. Analyses discuss bridge teamwork, training, risk assessment, alarm reliability, lifeboat lowering controls, lifejacket fit and personal locator beacon use.
- 2012Dec
Series of accidents including windlass damage, grounding and 1 person injured on ro-ro cargo ferry Norcape
Investigation of Norcape’s windlass damage, grounding and crew injury during operations around Troon and Brodick Bay in November 2011. It examines anchoring loads and securing arrangements, vessel handling, tug coordination and propeller fouling during rope recovery. Recommendations address familiarisation, passage planning, manoeuvring-console information and emergency response.
- 2012Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2012
A collection of marine accident narratives and lessons for merchant vessels, fishing boats and small craft. Cases examine collisions, groundings, mooring fatalities, fires, equipment failures and people overboard. Discussion covers ECDIS alarms, rope condition, rescue-craft recovery, passage planning, risk assessment and emergency drills. Appendix coverage dates concern investigations started, not the case incidents.
- 2012Jul
Grounding of scallop dredger Moyuna
Investigation of Moyuna’s grounding at Ardglass Harbour examines lost positional awareness, reliance on historical plotter tracks and an inoperative beacon light. It assesses passage planning, navigation aids and the crew’s abandonment and rescue. Recommendations address navigational equipment, refresher training, distress alerts and harbour aid reliability.
- 2012May
Grounding of container vessel Karin Schepers
Investigation of Karin Schepers’ grounding near Pendeen examines the master falling asleep, fatigue, probable alcohol contribution, absent lookout and unused bridge watch alarm. It analyses refloating decisions, coastguard intervention powers, emergency checklists and safety-management audits. Recovered voyage data recorder information supplied the accident’s complete record; the vessel refloated without damage.
- 2012Mar
Electrical failure and subsequent grounding of feeder container vessel Clonlee
Investigation of Clonlee’s electrical blackout and grounding at the Port of Tyne on 16 March 2011. An intermittent electrical fault was considered most likely, but the exact cause remained undetermined. Analysis examines generator changeover, protection testing, maintenance, passage planning, bridge resources, emergency communications and company safety management.
- 2012Mar
Grounding of scallop dredger Golden Promise
This investigation examines Golden Promise’s grounding on Stroma after the skipper fell asleep and missed a course alteration. It analyses probable fatigue, working routines, passage planning and an ineffective watch alarm. Recommendations address watchkeeping practices, fitness for duty and mandatory safety training. The crew were rescued uninjured; the vessel became a constructive total loss.
- 2012
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2012
A marine accident digest presenting separate merchant vessel, fishing and small craft cases. Lessons examine navigation, propulsion-control trials, fires, maintenance hazards and overboard recovery. Emergency drills, competence, revised risk assessments and equipment securing recur, alongside detailed discussion of lifejacket fitting, lifting loops and tether limitations.
- 2011Sep
Grounding of feeder container vessel K-Wave
Investigation of K-Wave’s grounding near Malaga during passage to Valencia. Voyage data recorder evidence revealed a bridge party, an unscheduled course alteration and subsequent unmanned navigation. The report examines inferred alcohol consumption, watchkeeping failures, delayed coastguard communication and regulatory limits, recording managers’ corrective action without further recommendations.
- 2011Aug
Grounding of stern trawler Jack Abry II
Investigation of Jack Abry II’s grounding on the Isle of Rum during passage from Lochinver. The skipper fell asleep and missed a course alteration. Analysis examines probable fatigue, watchkeeping, unused alarms, chart plotter limitations and company oversight. All 14 crew were rescued; the vessel became a constructive total loss and pollution occurred.
- 2011Jun
Grounding of stern prawn trawler Karen
Investigates Karen’s grounding at Ardglass Harbour and subsequent flooding, crew rescue and refloating. The report identifies inadequate lookout and passage monitoring, with the wheelhouse probably unattended for part of the approach. It examines navigation practices, missing safety qualifications, deficient risk assessments, watch alarms and the effectiveness of post-grounding actions.
- 2011
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2011
This marine accident digest presents separate merchant-vessel, fishing-vessel and small-craft cases, with lessons on navigation, machinery safety, maintenance and emergency arrangements. Accounts examine collisions, groundings, flooding and fatal overboard incidents, alongside communication errors and distraction. Recommendations include independent position checks, machinery guarding, pre-use checklists and practised recovery drills.
- 2010Oct
Grounding and subsequent sinking of crabber Kerloch
Investigation of Kerloch’s grounding at Crow Rock off Wales and subsequent sinking after the skipper fell asleep. Examines fatigue, passage planning, ineffective watch alarms, emergency equipment and drills, watertight subdivision, and Jersey regulatory oversight. All four crew were rescued; no injuries or pollution were reported.
- 2010May
MAIB Safety Digest 2010 — Fishing edition
This fishing safety digest examines separate casualties involving grounding, flooding, fire, capsize and crew overboard, alongside fatigue and gear-handling injuries. Lessons address navigation, watertight integrity, emergency drills, lifejacket servicing and safe winch arrangements. Cases distinguish uncertain flooding origins and alternative fire causes from established equipment deficiencies.
- 2010Apr
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2010
This digest presents lessons from merchant shipping, commercial fishing and small-craft accidents. Cases examine watchkeeping fatigue, groundings, collisions, machinery and propulsion-control failures, fires, hazardous cargo vapours and waterborne casualties. Discussions address navigation aids, respiratory protection, emergency drills, communication and adequate rest, with findings qualified as tentative.