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Movement of chain on slipway while chain ferry Bramble Bush Bay was approaching with 1 person injured
Location: Approaching Studland slipway, England.
Completed PE Summary: Bramble Bush Bay
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Registered Owner & Manager: | The Bournemouth Swanage Motor Road & Ferry Company | |
| Flag: | UK | |
| Type: | Passenger Ferry | |
| Construction: | Steel | |
| Length overall: | 0.1 | |
| Gross tonnage: | 525.00 | |
| Date | 04/08/05 | |
| Location of incident: | Poole harbour area | |
| Incident Type: | Accident to Person | |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | A child recieved severe injuries to her foot | |
| Damage/ Pollution: | None |
Synopsis
This car/passenger chain ferry was approaching the Studland slipway during one of its routine crossings. When about 25 metres from the slipway, one of the main chains moved. This movement was normal and built into the design.
A young child was standing on the chain as it moved. Unfortunately, this caused her foot to become trapped against a fixed bracket, causing serious injury.
Action taken
To avoid a similar accident occurring in the future the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made a recommendation to Bournemouth– Swanage Motor & Road Ferry Company on:
- Risk assessments and management procedures that ensure safety related issues are promptly addressed.