The “systematic failures” identified by the MAIB in this instance included a failure to take into account restrictions on loading damaged containers, poor communication between all parties, and time-pressures threatening loading plan integrity.
Code of Practice call
A Marine Accident Investigation Branch(MAIB) investigation into the collapse of seven 30-foot containers on the UK-registeredAnnabella has seen the organisationcall for the introduction of a relevant container shipping code of practice.