Contact made by bulk carrier Island Gem with anchored tanker Bro Traveller
Location: Bristol Channel, England.
Completed PE Summary: Island Gem/Bro Traveller
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel 1/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Island Gem |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Siomar Enterprises Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Piraeus |
| Flag | Greece |
| Type | Dry cargo/bulk carrier |
| Built | 1984 |
| Classification Society | American Bureau |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 178.21m |
| Gross Tonnage | 17065 |
| Date and Time | 07/03/2005, 1341 |
| Persons Onboard | 19 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Material damage/None |
| Merchant Vessel 2/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Bro Traveller |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Brostom Ship Management AB |
| Port of Registry | Gotenborg |
| Flag | Sweden |
| Type | Tanker |
| Built | 1988 |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 143m |
| Gross Tonnage | 7973.00 |
| Date and Time | 07/03/2005, 1341 |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 13 |
| Damage/Pollution | Material damage/None |
Synopsis
The bulk carrier Island Gem was in collision with the anchored tanker Bro Traveller whilst moving from her anchored position to the pilot pick-up point in the Bristol Channel
Action taken
The Chief Inspector wrote to the managers of Island Gem regarding passage planning and bridge resource management.
Updates to this page
Published 23 January 2015