Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) - Safety Digest 3/2001
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Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) - Safety Digest 3/2001 Contents MARINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BRANCH...............................................4 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations .........................................................................5 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................6 PART 1 - MERCHANT VESSELS ..............................................................................8 CASE 1 Bad Dream Becomes a Reality - Middle Watch Grounding .....................10 Narrative.................................................................................................................................10 The Lessons............................................................................................................................10 Footnote..................................................................................................................................11 CASE 2 Rudder Fatigue .............................................................................................12 Narrative.................................................................................................................................12 The Lessons............................................................................................................................12 CASE 3 Inadequately Secured Deck Cargo .............................................................14 Narrative.................................................................................................................................14 The Lessons............................................................................................................................14 CASE 4 Confined Space - Life or Death ? ................................................................16 Narrative.................................................................................................................................16 The Lessons............................................................................................................................16 Footnote..................................................................................................................................16 CASE 5 Near miss in Dover Straits...........................................................................18 Narrative.................................................................................................................................18 The Lessons............................................................................................................................18 Footnote..................................................................................................................................18 CASE 6 Cold Comfort .................................................................................................20 Narrative.................................................................................................................................20 The Lessons............................................................................................................................20 Carbon Monoxide...................................................................................................................20 CASE 7 The Explosive Force of High Speed Rotation!............................................22 Narrative.................................................................................................................................22 The Lessons............................................................................................................................22 CASE 8 Collision Between a Cargo Ship and Moored Yacht..................................24 Narrative.................................................................................................................................24 The Lessons............................................................................................................................24 Footnote..................................................................................................................................25 CASE 9 Complacent Navigation Causes Ferry to Ground ......................................26 Narrative.................................................................................................................................26 The Lessons............................................................................................................................28 CASE 10 Main Engine Turbo Charger Air Filter Fire ............................................29 Narrative.................................................................................................................................29 The Lessons............................................................................................................................29 CASE 11 Poor Operational Design Contributes to Gas Carrier Grounding .........30 Narrative.................................................................................................................................30 The Lessons............................................................................................................................32 Footnote..................................................................................................................................32 CASE 12 Care and Attention......................................................................................33 Narrative 1..............................................................................................................................33 Narrative 2..............................................................................................................................33 The Lessons............................................................................................................................33 CASE 13 An Extra Pair of Hands ..............................................................................35 Narrative.................................................................................................................................35 The Lessons............................................................................................................................35 Footnote..................................................................................................................................35 PART 2 - FISHING VESSELS...................................................................................36 CASE 14 Another Lone Fisherman Tragically Lost Overboard.............................37 Narrative.................................................................................................................................37 The Lessons............................................................................................................................37 Footnote..................................................................................................................................37 CASE 15 Grounding in Restricted Visibility.............................................................38 Narrative.................................................................................................................................38 The Lessons............................................................................................................................38 Footnote..................................................................................................................................39 CASE 16 Vessel Sinks After Hitting Wreckage ........................................................40 Narrative.................................................................................................................................40 The Lessons............................................................................................................................40 CASE 17 Man Overboard During Hauling Operation.............................................42 Narrative.................................................................................................................................42 The Lessons............................................................................................................................42 Footnote..................................................................................................................................43 CASE 18 How to Handle a Flooding Incident...........................................................44 Narrative.................................................................................................................................44 The Lessons............................................................................................................................44 CASE 19 Fishing Vessel Grounds While Leaving Harbour.....................................45 Narrative.................................................................................................................................45 The Lessons............................................................................................................................45 CASE 20 Use the Correct Caulking Compound .......................................................46 Narrative.................................................................................................................................46