Collision between sailing yacht Ibis and container vessel OOCL Malaysia resulting in Ibis sinking
Location: Port of Southampton, England.
Completed PE Summary: OOCL Malaysia/Ibis
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | OOCL Malaysia |
| Registered Owner and Manager | ER Schiffahrt GmbH and Cie KG |
| Port of Registry | Monrovia |
| Flag | Liberia |
| Type | Dry cargo container |
| Built: | 2000 |
| Classification Society | Germanischer Lloyd |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 277m |
| Gross Tonnage | 66283 |
| Date/Time | 02/06/05, 1041 |
| Location of Incident | Southampton Port |
| Incident Type | Collision |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
| Recreational Craft/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Ibis |
| Registered Owner | Privately owned |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Yacht |
| Built | 1898 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Length Overall | 6.7m |
| Gross Tonnage | 0.01 |
| Date/Time | 02/06/05, 1041 |
| Persons Onboard | 1 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Ship lost |
Synopsis
OOCL Malaysia departed the port of Southampton with a patrol launch in attendance. Whilst entering the Western Approach Channel the pilot sighted a yacht (Ibis) in the Thorn Channel precautionary area, which was about to penetrate the moving prohibited zone 1000 metres ahead of Malaysia. He dispatched the launch to the Ibis to advise her to continue her southerly course. Unfortunately the skipper decided to tack and lost the wind. As Malaysia approached he jumped into the water and was rescued by the launch. The Ibis passed down the side of Malaysia , filled with water and foundered.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector wrote to the skipper of Ibis advising him of:
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the importance of ensuring that adequate, appropriately serviced, safety and communication equipment is carried onboard.
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the need to ensure that he is fully familiar with his vessel’s handling characteristics before entering busy shipping areas.
The Chief Inspector also wrote to Associated British Ports at Southampton regarding:
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procedures for the operation of patrol launches in support of large ship escort duties.
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methods of improving communications between the patrol launch and small vessels.