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Report of the investigation into the loss of the Bahamian registered tanker “Prestige” off the northwest coast of Spain on 19th November 2002
foreword
The investigation into the sinking of the Bahamian tanker Prestige was conducted under the provisions of the Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act. The Bahamas Maritime Authority investigates incidents at sea for the purpose of discovering lessons which may be learned with a view to preventing any repetition. It is not the purpose of the investigation to establish liability or to apportion blame, except in so far as it emerges as part of the process of investigating the incident. It should be noted that section 170(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act requires officers of a ship involved in an accident to answer an Inspector’s questions fully and truthfully. If the contents of a report were subsequently submitted as evidence in court proceedings relating to an accident this would offend the principle that a person cannot be required to give evidence against himself. The Bahamas Maritime Authority makes this report available to interested parties on the strict understanding that it will not be used as evidence in any court proceedings anywhere in the world. A number of tentative conclusions have been reached based on the best available information at the time of publishing this report. If, subsequent to publication, further relevant information is received which justifies modifying those conclusions, a supplement to this report may be produced. A draft of this report was circulated to interested parties asking for comments. A number of recipients responded with helpful corrections to factual statements, views and opinions on the contents of the report and drawing attention to additional sources of information considered to be relevant to the inquiry. All comments were given full consideration and, where appropriate, amendments have been incorporated into the report.
Glossary of Abbreviations 1.
Executive Summary 2.
Narrative of events 2.1
Introduction 2.2
The voyage from St Petersburg and Ventspils
2.3 The initial incident
2.4 Rescue of crew
2.5 Towage
2.6 The salvage team
2.7 Oil pollution
3. Analysis of evidence
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Initial sequence of events
3.2.1 Weather
3.2.2 Initial list to starboard
3.2.3 Evidence of initial damage
3.2.4 Breach of 2 Starboard after wing tank and 3 Starboard wing tank
3.2.5 Summary of initial sequence of events
3.3 Possible cause or sources of weakness in the structure
3.3.1 Explosion
3.3.2 Collision with a floating object
3.3.3 Contact damage associated with ship to ship operations (STS)
3.3.4 Overstressing of hull during cargo operations
3.3.5 Bottom damage
3.3.6 Fatigue
3.3.7 Failure of transverse bulkhead between 2 Starboard after wing tank and 3 Starboard wing tank
3.3.8 New for old steel replacement
3.3.9 Corrosion
3.3.10 Summary of possible sources of weakness in the structure
3.4 Review of surveys and inspections of the ship
3.4.1 Classification Society surveys
3.4.2 Tank testing
3.4.3 Status and condition of 3 wing tanks
3.4.4 IOPP Certificate
3.4.5 Effectiveness of surveys
3.4.6 Loading instrument
3.4.7 Inspections
3.4.8 Summary of surveys and inspections
3.5 Management of the ship
3.6 Rescue and salvage CONTENTS The Bahamas Maritime Authority 3 Contents Prestige Report
3.6.1 Evidence of rescue and salvage
3.6.2 Initial response on ship
3.6.3 Machinery
3.6.4 Correction of heel
3.6.5 Response of SAR authorities to distress alert
3.6.6 Engagement of Salvors
3.6.7 Offer and acceptance of towage
3.6.8 Taking the tow
3.6.9 Use of the main engine
3.6.10 Direction of towage
3.6.11 Delay to Salvors boarding the Prestige
3.6.12 Assessment of the condition of the Prestige
3.7 Places of refuge
3.7.1 Comparison between towage to sea and seeking a place of refuge
3.8 Treatment of the Master of the Prestige
4. Conclusions
4.1 General Comments
4.2 Sequence of initial events
4.3 Location of initial damage
4.4 Development of damage to 3 Starboard wing tank
4.5 Possible sources of potential weakness in 3 Starboard wing tank
4.6 Surveys and inspections of the ship
4.7 Management of the Prestige
4.8 Immediate response to the casualty
4.9 Events between the rescue of the crew and the boarding of the rescue team
4.10 The salvage team
4.11 Place of refuge
4.12 Treatment of the master
5. Recommendations
5.1 General comment
5.2 IMO, governments and Classification Societies
5.3 IMO and governments
Appendices
on of ship
•Ownership and flag
•Principal particulars
•Propulsion
A. Descriptiand auxiliary machinery
• Radio Equipment
• Navigation equipment
• Statutory certification
• COW/CBT operation
• Stability and loading information
• Access to bows 4 The Bahamas Maritime Authority Contents Prestige Report B Crew
• Manning, certification and training
• Safe Manning Certificate C Condition of ship
• Classification society surveys
• Port State Control Inspections
• SIRE inspection
• ISM Certification
• Bahamas Maritime Authority Inspection
• Master’s tank inspections D Employment of ship
• Storage operations at St Petersburg
• Employment of the Prestige 1996 -2002 E Arrangements for SAR and pollution control in Spain
• Search and rescue organisation in Spain
• Spanish National Contingency Plan for Sea Pollution F Plans and Diagrams
• General Arrangement
• Tank Capacities
• Emergency Towing Equipment on the Prestige G Inspection Report
• SIRE Inspection Report H. Loading Conditions
• Departure Kerteminde
• Intact loaded condition on 13 November 2002
• Damaged condition
• Damaged Condition 2 Port after wing tank and 3 Port wing tank filled I. Radar Plots and Radio Calls
• Finisterre Traffic Radar Plots
• Transcript of calls to and from the Prestige on VHF Channels 11 and 16 J. Salvors Reports etc
• Undertaking given by Salvors
• Smit Chronology
• Salvors’ request for a place of refuge K Weather Analysis Report The Bahamas Maritime Authority 5 Contents Prestige Report 6 The Bahamas Maritime Authority Contents Prestige Report L. Spanish Court Documents
• ‘Denuncia’ of Harbour Master of La Coruna – 14 November 2002
• English Translation of ‘Denuncia’ of Harbour Master of La Coruna – 14 November 2002
• Court Order 16 November 2002
• English Translation of Court Order 16 November 2002
• Appearance of Cipriano Castreje Martinez in Court 16 November 2002
• English Translation of Appearance of Cipriano Castreje Martinez in Court 16 November 2002
• Court Order 17 November 2002
• English Translation of Court Order 17 November 2002