european causeway in the wars again

[stenaplus]

broke its moorings in larne
now technical as a result

[ferryfan]

The MAIB have found that the incident on board Causeway in December 2018 was completely avoidable. ( the ship rolled in heavy seas and 22 vehicles were damaged) Six freight drivers had remained in their cabs during the crossing and one had to be removed from his vehicle by emergency services as four vehicles had overturned.
The MAIB investigation found that if the route had been adjusted sufficiently to mitigate the effects of the sea conditions the likelihood of severe rolling would have been reduced. P&O have also been told to enhance their safety management systems in relation to the stowing and lashing of freight vehicles in rough seas and to take a better approach to ensure no freight drivers remain in their vehicles during crossings.