Grounding of dry cargo vessel Urte
Location: River Trent, England.
Completed PE Summary: Urte
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Urte |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Reederei Erwin Strahlmann |
| Port of Registry | Hamburg |
| Flag | Antigua & Barbuda |
| Type | Dry cargo/multi-deck |
| Built | 1977 |
| Classification Society | Germanischer Lloyd |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 96.32m |
| Gross Tonnage | 2551 |
| Date/Time | 09/09/2002, 2224 |
| Location of Incident | River Trent |
| Incident Type | Grounding |
| Persons Onboard | 8 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor damage |
Synopsis
Grounding of cargo vessel on the River Trent.
Action taken
In view of the actions being undertaken by ABP namely:
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The issue of Pilot Notice No.52
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The agreement to carry out a review of sailing schedules and under keel clearances on the Trent, Ouse and Humber
And that the lessons to be learnt from this accident can be successfully promulgated through:
- The issue of a safety digest article by MAIB
A full investigation is not considered necessary and therefore not recommended.