MAIB Accident Investigation Report

Karin Schepers

Published 17 May 2012

Key issues:

• Evidence indicates that the master was drunk and physically abusive to the OOW, he then fell asleep for 2 hours before the vessel grounded.
• No lookouts posted and no watch alarm in operation.
• AIS data was not used to monitor the vessel as it approached the Land’s End TSS.
• The vessel was not directed into port for inspection after the accident.

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MAIB Accident Investigation Report

Dette G

Published 17 May 2012

Key issues:

• Crewman fell overboard during cargo operations when using the pilot gate instead of the accommodation ladder to get onto the quay.
• The pilot gate was not an authorised means of access alongside, but was a significant shortcut that was occasionally used by some of the crew.
• The dangers of using the pilot gate increased as the vessel’s freeboard increased during cargo operations.
• The deceased either slipped or lost his balance as he stepped from the ship to the quay.

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