Dragging anchor and grounding of general cargo vessel Manaav Star

Location: Camber Sands, Rye, England.

Published 23 January 2015

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch

• Date of occurrence: 9 November 2004
• Vessel type: Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over
• Report type: Completed preliminary examination

Completed PE Summary: Manaav Star

A short summary of the accident and action taken:

Type:		General Cargo Vessel
Date		11/09/04
Location of incident:		Camber Sands, Rye
Incident Type:		Grounding

Synopsis

Grounding of general cargo vessel on Camber Sands, Rye, after dragging anchor.

Action taken

A Chief Inspector’s letter was sent to the owner, master and the flag state highlighting the following safety issues:

• The need to carefully plan the position of anchorage, taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions and forecast
• The need to have main engines ready for immediate manoeuvre, especially in a poor weather forecast The need to use all available means to prevent dragging anchor, which include the immediate use of the second anchor and/or letting go the remainder of cable on the anchor in use

 

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Published 23 January 2015