Failure of starboard outer bow door on ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Provence before departure from port

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Date of occurrence: 22 February 2004
• Vessel type: Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over
• Report type: Investigation report

Location: Port of Calais, France.

Accident Investigation Report: Pride of Provence

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

Pride of Provence.pdf (1,267.45 kb)

Summary

At 1212, on 22 February 2004, the starboard outer bow door on the P&O cross channel ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Provence failed as it was being closed prior to departure from the port of Calais. The vessel was rendered unseaworthy and the passengers and vehicles were disembarked.

Document information

Date of occurrence: 22 February 2004

From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Vessel type: Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over

Report type: Investigation report