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REPORTS > MARINE > 2005 > M05W0111
Table of Contents
- 1.0 Factual Information
- 1.1 Particulars of the Vessel
- 1.1.1 Description of the Vessel
- 1.1.2 Engine Room and Wheelhouse Manoeuvring Stations
- 1.1.3 Two Modes of Propulsion
- 1.1.4 Mode Selection Switches on the Control Consoles
- 1.1.5 Description of a Typical Berthing and Unberthing Manoeuvre
- 1.2 History of the Voyage
- 1.3 Damage
- 1.4 Speed Regulation of the Main Engines
- 1.4.1 Post-Accident Faults Found on Main Engine Fuel and Governor Linkages
- 1.4.2 Description of Linkages on Main Engine and Governors of Other Vessels
- 1.5 Protection Devices on the Main Engines
- 1.6 Mid-Life Upgrade
- 1.6.1 Work Generation, Tracking, and Control
- 1.6.2 Crewing and Watchkeeping
- 1.6.3 Procedure for Repairing the Governors
- 1.7 Description of Post-Repair Sea Trials
- 1.8 Safety Management System and Fleet Regulations
- 1.8.1 Inspection and Planned Maintenance Procedures
- 1.8.2 Internal Communications and Record Keeping
- 1.9 Vessel and Crew Certification
- 2.0 Analysis
- 2.1 Loss of Propulsion
- 2.1.1 Absent Split Pin on the Securing Nut of the Governor Link Pin
- 2.2 Engine Shutdown and the Effect on Interconnected Engines
- 2.2.1 Overspeed Shutdowns
- 2.2.2 Shutdowns Caused by Other Fault Conditions and Design of the Stop Switch
- 2.3 Evaluation of Emergency Situations
- 2.4 Safety Management System
- 2.4.1 Internal Communications and Record Keeping
- 2.4.2 Actions of the Wheelhouse and Engineering Crews
- 2.4.2.1 Anchor Deployment
- 2.4.2.2 Emergency Response
- 2.4.3 Inspection and Planned Maintenance Procedures
- 2.4.4 Supervision of Tasks
- 3.0 Conclusions
- 3.1 Findings as to Causes and Contributing Factors
- 3.2 Findings as to Risk
- 4.0 Safety Action
- 4.1 Action Taken
- 4.1.1 Transportation Safety Board of Canada
- 4.1.2 British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
- 4.2 Safety Concern
- Appendices
- Appendix A - Glossary
- Photos
- Photo 1 - Queen of Oak Bay Aground in Sewell's Marina
- Photo 2 - Wheelhouse Control Console
- Photo 3 - Mimic Board in Engine Room
- Photo 4 - No. 1 Main Engine Governor and Disconnected Fuel Rack Linkage
- Figures
- Figure 1 - General Arrangement of Compartments at Midships
- Figure 2 - Mode 1 and Mode 2
- Figure 3 - Aerial View of Horseshoe Bay
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