Shift of timber deck cargo on general cargo vessel Scot Ranger during heavy weather
Location: Off Cornwall, England.
Completed PE Summary: Scot Ranger
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Scot Ranger |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Intrada Ships Management Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Inverness |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Single deck general cargo vessel |
| Built | 1997 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length overall | 80.2m |
| Gross tonnage | 2260 |
| Date | 01/12/2002 |
| Location of Incident | English coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Cargo handling failure and listing |
| Persons Onboard | 6 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor damage |
Synopsis
Shift of timber deck cargo in heavy weather leading to a hazardous angle of list. The starboard timber rail, a steel structure restraining the timber deck cargo, failed during the accident.
Action taken:
The owners were recommended to ensure the following:
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The strengthening of the timber rails on the ships managed by them, if, after carrying out strength calculations the Classification Society indicate that this is necessary
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The friction between timber deck cargoes and hatch covers is maximised and steel on steel interfaces are avoided if possible
Published 23 January 2015