Breaking away from moorings by dry cargo vessel Hemo resulting in contact with 2 other vessels and grounding
Location: River Trent, England.
Completed PE Summary: Hemo
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Hemo |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Heiyo Funck |
| Port of Registry | Saint John’s |
| Flag | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Type | Dry cargo, multi-deck |
| Built | 1975 |
| Classification Society | Germanischer Lloyd |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 81.49m |
| Gross Tonnage: | 2240 |
| Date and Time: | 07/10/02, 1835 |
| Location of Incident | Trent River |
| Incident Type | Collision |
| Persons Onboard | 6 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Material damage |
Synopsis
The ship broke away from her moorings on the River Trent, and made contact with two other vessels before grounding.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the ship manager with reference to:
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The size of mooring ropes used in relation to the deck equipment fitted
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Crew awareness of the tidal conditions in ports visited
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The premature release of deck cargo lashings, particularly when a berth move is expected
As a result of the observations of inspectors during their visits to the ship, the Chief Inspector made further recommendations with reference to:
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The provision of safe access when alongside
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The use of personal protective equipment by visitors during cargo operations