Research and analysis

Safety lessons: contingency passage planning prior to voyage

A safety message to the shipping industry to ensure bridge teams are prepared and have been trained to use the navigational aids provided.

Documents

MAIB safety flyer issued January 2009

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Details

This summary concerns the grounding of the sheltering passenger ferry Pride of Canterbury on a charted wreck after the closure of its regular port.

The information has been prepared for the:

  • shipping industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Updates to this page

Published 14 January 2009

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