Grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Sardinia Vera
Location: Approach channel to Port of Newhaven, England.
Completed PE Summary: Sardinia Vera
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Sardinia Vera |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Compagnie de Management d’Orbigny (CMO) |
| Port of Registry | Olbia |
| Flag | Italy |
| Type | Ro-ro vehicle/passenger ferry |
| Built | 1975 |
| Classification Society | Reqistro Italiano |
| Construction | 1975 |
| Length Overall | 120.08m |
| Gross Tonnage | 12107 |
| Date/Time | 20/11/2002, 0432 |
| Location of Incident | Newhaven |
| Incident Type | Grounding |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Ship grounded in the approach channel to Newhaven
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the port manager with reference to:
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The introduction of procedures to ensure that depths in the approach channel, and other areas prone to stilting, are frequently monitored
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Increasing the frequency of dredging operations in the approach channel
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The adoption of measures to reduce silting
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The prompt dissemination of depth information
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The production of written operational procedures
Published 23 January 2015