Investigation Report
Towed Derrick Barge Struck Shut-in Caisson Well
03-01-2008 03:10 G17958 EI/43 Collision <=$25K - Structural Damage
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Vessel collision
- NavigationTowing
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Marine industryUpstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a towed derrick barge striking a shut-in caisson well. Probable causes were failure to monitor onboard navigation equipment and misjudgement of clearance due to tow length. Structural damage prompted access restrictions. The report records 1 March 2008, but also notes the operator’s belief that damage occurred between later visits.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.