Contact made by DUKW amphibious passenger vessel Titania with moored vessel
Location: River Thames, England.
Completed PE Summary: Titania
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Titania |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Capital Frogs Ltd |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Passenger vessel |
| Built | 1943 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 10.35m |
| Gross Tonnage | 10 |
| Date/Time | 21/11/2003, 1627 |
| Location of Incident | River Thames |
| Incident Type | Machinery failure |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew, 8 passengers |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor damage |
Synopsis
Amphibious passenger vessel with 8 passengers and 2 crew on board made contact with a moored vessel on the River Thames and adopted a large list. All onboard were rescued by emergency services.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the owner of the vessel. Recommendations include:
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Evaluate the merits of a dedicated manager with marine experience
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Improve the company’s Domestic Safety Management system to provide easier auditing of related documentation
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Improve procedures for marshalling of passengers in an emergency
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Conduct risk assessments on emergency procedures
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Improve safety briefings prior to the waterborne phase of the combined road/river tours