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Grounding, capsize and sinking of suction dredger Arco Arun
- From:
- Marine Accident Investigation Branch
- Date of occurrence:
- 13 October 1998
- Vessel type:
- Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over
- Report type:
- Investigation report
Location: Broadness Point, River Thames, England.
Accident Investigation Report 6/2000
Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:
arco arun.pdf (2,235.43 kb)
Summary
On 13 October 1998 the suction dredger Arco Arun momentarily grounded while rounding Broadness Point, River Thames, England. After the initial grounding, Arco Arun was successfully manoeuvred close to St Clement’s Anchorage before the bow settled on the river-bed. The vessel suffered only minor damage and despite salvage attempts, capsized about 43 hours after the initial grounding.
Published: 22 March 2000
Document information
Date of occurrence: 13 October 1998
From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Vessel type: Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over
Report type: Investigation report