Grounding of oil tanker Sea Empress and the subsequent salvage operation

Location: In the approaches to Milford Haven, Wales.

Accident Investigation Report: Sea Empress

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

MAIBReport_SeaEmpress-1996-Pt1

MAIBReport_SeaEmpress-1996-Pt2

MAIBReport_SeaEmpress-1996-Pt3

MAIBReport_SeaEmpress-1996-Pt4

MAIBReport_SeaEmpress-1996-Annexes

MAIBReport_SeaEmpress-1996-Appendix

Summary

Report of the investigation into the grounding and subsequent salvage of tanker Sea Empress at Milford Haven between 15 and 21 February 1996.

Published: 16 July 1997

Published 23 January 2015