MAIB Report: Fatality due to Failure of Mooring Bollard

All subscribers that operate vessels are advised to consider the MAIB Report into the failure of a mooring bollard on the passenger vessel ‘Star Clipper’. The Report recommendations underlined the importance of inspecting bollards. Owners are advised to seek professional advice when considering repairs or changes to fittings that are critical to the vessel’s safety, to ensure that these are undertaken to an appropriate standard.