Completed PE Summary
Bramble Bush Bay
| Category | Merchant |
| Registered Owner & Manager: | The Bournemouth Swanage Motor Road & Ferry Company |
| Flag: | UK |
| Type: | Passenger Ferry |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Length overall: | 0.1 |
| Gross tonnage: | 525.00 |
| Date | 04/08/05 |
| Location of incident: | Poole harbour area |
| Incident Type: | Accident to Person |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | A child recieved severe injuries to her foot |
| Damage/ Pollution: | None |
Synopsis
This car/passenger chain ferry was approaching the Studland slipway during one of its routine crossings. When about 25 metres from the slipway, one of the main chains moved. This movement was normal and built into the design.
A young child was standing on the chain as it moved. Unfortunately, this caused her foot to become trapped against a fixed bracket, causing serious injury.
Action taken:
To avoid a similar accident occurring in the future the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made a recommendation to Bournemouth– Swanage Motor & Road Ferry Company on:
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Risk assessments and management procedures that ensure safety related issues are promptly addressed.
