Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon with linkspan
Location: Town Quay, Southampton, England.
Accident Investigation Report 26/2006
Read our marine accident investigation report, which includes what happened, actions taken, and recommendations:
Summary
At 1558 on 10 March 2006, the ro-ro passenger-vehicle ferry Red Falcon made heavy contact with the linkspan at Town Quay, Southampton. Eleven people - 8 passengers and 3 Red Funnel employees were injured as a result of the accident, and some of the vehicles on board were damaged.
Safety issues
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the unnecessary risks associated with operating with the propulsion units desynchronised
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inadequate indication for operating in the desynchronised mode
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ineffective bridge handover procedures
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the need for a safe speed of approach to Town Quay
Recommendations
As a direct result of the actions taken and proposed by both the Red Funnel Group and the Southampton harbourmaster, there are no recommendations to make as a result of this investigation.
This report was published on 3 October 2006.