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| Library File Number: | Submitted Date: 01/09/2012 |
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SR/Terminal/Vessel: M/V SALISH |
Region: WSF |
| Contract Title: M/V SALISH Aborted Landing at Port Townsend Dock SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 | |
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EXPERIENCE: Describe the particular situation or event. At approximately 1228 hours on September 26, 2011, the M/V Salish (ON 1229903}, carrying out her normal operating schedule on the Pt. Townsend/Coupeville route, was transiting from Coupeville to Pt. Townsend in inclement weather with adequate visibility. During the arrival process into Pt. Townsend the vessel made an aborted landing, turned around close to the beach and made a wider second approach to the dock, mooring at 1236. The proximate cause of the incident was a ship handling misjudgment by the Chief Mate slowing the vessel too early and the wind setting the vessel to the east causing contact with the starboard floater. No apparent damage to vessel reported. There was a report of motorcycle(s) falling over when vessel made contact with floater. Ships security cameras were inoperable due to HVAC issues in the server room. Port Engineers office was sent an email from a Pt. Townsend city worker whose son works for the ferry system. He stated that he thought he saw the Salish run aground and churn up a lot of mud. This email was forwarded to operations for further investigation and the Port Engineers contacted the vessel's Chief Engineer, who then completed an interior hull inspection. Commercial divers completed an exterior hull inspection on October lOth and found no deficiencies. Upon questioning the Captain as to why he didn't notify the Operations center of the event, he replied that he never felt the vessel was in any danger. The Port Engineers made a comment that when they called the Chief Engineer onboard that he wasn't aware that there had been an incident. |
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LESSON: Describe what knowledge was gained from the experience. The weather that day contributed to the misjudgment in vessel speed. The Chief Mate slowed the vessel too soon allowing the elements to move it sideways minimizing its maneuverability. Crew endurance was not a factor in this incident. No mechanical deficiencies were apparent aboard the M/V Salish on September 26, 2011. All navigation and electronic equipment was functioning effectively. No crew/passenger injuries were reported. There was no damage to the vessel and no environmental impact was experienced. |
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RECOMMENDATION: Describe how the knowledge gained can be used. 1. Better communications efforts by the Captains to the Operations Center. 2. Distribute communications to Fleet Operating personnel to report all"near misses" to the Operations Center. |
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Project Delivery Method: Design-Build Design-Build Phase: Operations |
Categories: Navigation |
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